Weathering and Earth's Landforms

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What is a continent?

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A continent is one of the seven large land areas on Earth.

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What causes an earthquake?

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An earthquake is caused by the sudden movement of rocks in Earth's crust.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one place to another.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The core is Earth's hottest and deepest inner layer.

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What role does wind play in weathering?

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Wind can cause weathering by blowing sand and other particles against rocks, breaking them down.

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth where we live.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is a landslide?

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

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What is magma?

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