Chapter 4 Earth's Resources

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What happens during a rainstorm when the ground can't soak up any more water?

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A flood occurs when the ground cannot absorb any more water during a rainstorm.

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What is it called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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This process is called evaporation.

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to natural elements?

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This process is known as weathering.

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What type of rock has grains arranged in parallel bands of white and black crystals?

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This rock is probably a metamorphic rock.

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What type of rock is formed when molten rock cools into a solid?

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This type of rock is called igneous rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled molten rock, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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