3rd Grade Fast/Slow Changes to Earth

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What is soil?

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A mixture of weathered rock and plant and animal remains.

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What are remains?

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Parts of plants or animals that were once living.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of landforms by natural forces such as water, wind, and ice.

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What does rapid mean?

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Fast.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in Earth's surface.

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What is the process of decomposition?

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The breaking down of dead plants and animals into simpler substances.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is a landform?

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

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What is a natural force?

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A force that occurs in nature, such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is a sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by water or wind.