Geological Changes Flashcardizz

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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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 causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, usually due to tectonic plate movements.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often found in sedimentary rock.

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How do weathering, erosion, and deposition work together?

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Weathering breaks rocks apart, erosion moves the broken rocks, and deposition puts the broken rocks in a new location.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is tectonic activity?

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Tectonic activity refers to the movement of the Earth's plates, which can cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often transported by water, wind, or ice.