Earths features study guide

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What is the process that takes a very long time for wind, water, and ice to change land forms?

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It takes a very long time for wind, water, and ice to wear away land forms.

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What is the slow process that breaks down rock into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What can be concluded about earthquakes based on data showing they are larger in the middle of the ocean?

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Earthquakes are larger in the middle of the ocean.

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Which process created the Grand Canyon?

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Water erosion.

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Which layer of sedimentary rock is the oldest on a cliff if layers are labeled W, X, Y, and Z?

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Layer Z.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which wind, water, or ice moves sediment from one location to another.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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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 natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquake.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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