Changes on Earth's Surface

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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A famous transform fault located in the western United States that creates significant earthquake activity for California.

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What is erosion?

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The process of wind or water moving sand, soil, or rock from one location to another.

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What is weathering?

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The process of rocks being broken down into smaller pieces, such as when rocks are made smooth by tumbling across a streambed.

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What is sediment?

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Bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks.

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What is deposition?

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The process where materials like sand are dropped off in a new location, such as waves dropping sand on the beach.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults, such as the San Andreas Fault.

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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 from one place to another.

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What role do waves play in shaping the coastline?

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Waves can cause erosion by wearing away rocks and sand, and deposition by dropping sand on the beach.

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What is a transform fault?

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A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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The process where sediments settle out of water or air and accumulate in layers.

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