Fast & Slow Changes to Earth's Surface

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What is a fast change to Earth's surface?

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A fast change is a sudden event that alters the Earth's surface quickly, such as a hurricane uprooting trees or a tsunami caused by an earthquake.

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What is a slow change to Earth's surface?

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A slow change is a gradual process that alters the Earth's surface over a long period, such as a river carving a canyon or boulders eroding in the desert.

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Give an example of a fast change to Earth's surface.

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An example of a fast change is a landslide that erodes a mountain.

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Give an example of a slow change to Earth's surface.

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An example of a slow change is the process of sedimentation where layers of soil build up over time.

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What natural disaster can cause fast changes to the Earth's surface?

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Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis can cause fast changes to the Earth's surface.

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What natural process can lead to slow changes in the Earth's surface?

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Processes like erosion, weathering, and sedimentation lead to slow changes in the Earth's surface.

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How does a river contribute to slow changes in the landscape?

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A river can carve a canyon over many years, which is a slow change to the landscape.

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What happens to trees during a hurricane?

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Trees can be uprooted during a hurricane, which is an example of a fast change to the Earth's surface.

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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 wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.