Unit 4 Earth's Processes and Resources PT 1

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What is disposal?

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Disposal is the act of throwing away waste or unwanted materials.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, lava, ash, and gases are released from a volcano.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river created by the deposition of sediment.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a nonrenewable fossil fuel formed from ancient plant material.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which water, wind, or ice wears down landforms.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

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What is a renewable energy source?

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A renewable energy source is an energy source that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.

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What is a nonrenewable energy source?

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A nonrenewable energy source is an energy source that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as coal or oil.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations.