Science AKS 1 a

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What process is most likely to create new land in a short period of time?

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Volcanic eruption.

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How does a volcanic eruption affect the surrounding land?

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The flowing lava cools and creates a layer of volcanic rock, burying all living things.

Front

What are large waves generated in the ocean by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic activity called?

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Tsunamis.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

Front

Which natural force causes the most land erosion?

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Water.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Transportation.

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What is a landform created by the accumulation of sediment at the mouth of a river called?

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Delta.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is a tsunami?

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A large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.