Earth Science 5.1.1 SEEd

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What increases the risk of landslides?

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Rapid snowmelt increases the risk of landslides.

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What leads to continental rifting?

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Continental rifting occurs when plates move apart within a continent.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering creates sediments; erosion moves them.

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Why don’t rivers dry up after two weeks of no rain?

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Groundwater supports rivers, preventing them from drying up.

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What are the major systems of the Earth?

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The major systems of the Earth are Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.