Fast and Slow Changes to Earth

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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How does magma escape Earth's interior?

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Pressure and heat cause the magma to move up to the surface through weak spots.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered pieces of rock or sediment from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What are the main causes of weathering?

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Water, wind, ice, and temperature changes are the main causes of weathering.

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of weathering, erosion, and deposition?

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Fire is NOT a cause of weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion moves weathered pieces of rock or sediment away.

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What causes slow changes to the Earth's surface?

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Wind, water, and ice cause slow changes to the Earth's surface.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.