Science: Earth Materials Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where natural materials are carried away by wind and water.

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What slowly changes the shape of the land over time?

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Glaciers slowly change the shape of the land over time.

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Order these materials from smallest to largest: boulder, mountain, gravel, sand.

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sand, gravel, boulder, mountain

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Is there more land or water on Earth?

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There is more water on Earth.

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True or False: A lake is the largest body of water.

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False. The largest body of water is an ocean.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is the largest type of landform?

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A mountain is the largest type of landform.

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What is a boulder?

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A boulder is a large rock.

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What is sand?

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Sand is made up of tiny grains of rock and minerals.