MP4 Landforms, Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Rocks & Fossils

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What is a peninsula?

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A peninsula is a landform that is surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side.

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What are plateaus, mesas, and buttes?

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They are all flat-topped landforms, but they differ in size: plateaus are large, mesas are medium-sized, and buttes are small.

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What happens to igneous rock under great heat and pressure?

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It turns into a metamorphic rock.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down by physical or chemical means.

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In which type of rock are fossils most commonly found?

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Fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or settled after being transported by erosion.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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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, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.