Geoscience processes

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What causes slow changes to the Earth’s surface?

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Wind causes slow changes to the Earth’s surface.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is where the oceanic plate slides under the continental plate.

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What is an example of a small scale geoscience event?

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A landslide is an example of a small scale geoscience event.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of rain washing away soil from a hillside.

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What is a large scale geoscience process?

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Tectonic plate movement is a large scale geoscience process.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface.

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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.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of soil and rock, while weathering is the breaking down of materials without movement.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the sudden and fast movement of rock and soil down a slope.

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