Geological Changes Flashcardizz

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice and transported to another location.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

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How do weathering, erosion, and deposition work together?

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Weathering breaks rocks apart, erosion moves the broken rocks, and deposition puts the broken rocks in a new location.

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What evidence suggests that the Rocky Mountains were once underwater?

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The discovery of thousands of fish fossils high in the Rocky Mountains suggests that ancient sea levels were once high enough to cover the mountains.

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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, plateaus, and hills.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What are tectonic forces?

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Tectonic forces are the movements of the Earth's plates that can cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken rocks to a new location.