KET3 - UNIT2 - OUR CHANGING PLANET

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry area where not many plants and animals can live due to very low rainfall.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a powerful weather event that can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and damage, such as uprooting trees.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, lava and ash are expelled into the sky from a volcano.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a body of dense ice that moves slowly over land.

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What are the main components of a volcano?

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The main components of a volcano include the magma chamber, vent, crater, and lava flow.

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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.

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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 climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.