Changes in Geosphere

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What is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface?

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Weathering

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What can tectonic plates do?

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They can move towards each other, move away from each other, or slide past each other. (All of the above)

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What is a large body of salty water that is often connected to an ocean?

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Sea

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What is the weathering and removal of rock and soil called?

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Erosion

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What is a slow land change?

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A change that takes a long time.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving soil and rock from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What happens when tectonic plates collide?

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They can create mountains or cause earthquakes.

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What is deposition?

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The process where materials are laid down or deposited in a new location.