Unit 3 - Changes in Geosphere Part 1

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice move soil and rock from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials like soil and rock are dropped off in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, often carrying rocks and sediment with it.

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What is an abyssal plain?

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An abyssal plain is a flat, deep area of the ocean floor, often covered with sediment.

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What are seamounts?

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Seamounts are underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity, rising from the ocean floor.

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What is a volcanic island?

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A volcanic island is an island formed by volcanic activity, often emerging from the ocean as lava cools and solidifies.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created.

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What is a continental shelf?

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A continental shelf is the area of seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared to the open ocean.

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What is a continental slope?

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A continental slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.