Earth's Forces 3.7B

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is an event where melted rock, gases, and ash are expelled from a volcano, often building up new land on the Earth's surface.

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What causes rapid changes in the Earth's surface by water?

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Heavy precipitation and flooding can move soil and cause rapid changes to the Earth's surface.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is when rocks, loose soil, and sand rapidly slide down a slope, changing the surface of the Earth.

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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, which can cause damage to buildings and landscapes.

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What does it mean that Earth's surface is constantly changing?

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It means that natural forces like water, wind, and tectonic activity continuously shape and alter the Earth's surface.

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What role does gravity play in changing the Earth's surface?

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Gravity pulls materials down slopes, contributing to landslides and erosion, which change the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between a volcano and a landslide?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that allows molten rock to escape, while a landslide is the rapid movement of rock and soil down a slope.

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What can cause railroad tracks to bend?

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An earthquake can cause the ground to shake, leading to bending or shifting of railroad tracks.

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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.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment.

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