Earth's Changing Landscape

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What can cause slow changes to Earth's landscape?

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Wind, water, and sand can all cause slow changes to Earth's landscape.

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How can trees and plants affect soil erosion?

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Trees and plants can prevent soil erosion.

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What is a shake in Earth's crust called?

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An earthquake.

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What events can change Earth's surface quickly?

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Floods and landslides can change Earth's surface quickly.

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How can wind change rocks?

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Wind can blow sand against rocks and wear them down.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one place to another.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is when a large amount of earth moves down a slope.

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What role does water play in shaping the landscape?

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Water can carve out valleys and shape mountains over time.