3.7B & 5.7B Changes to Earth (Rapid and Slow) Vocabulary

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a triangle-shaped landform created by water depositing sediments at the mouth of a river.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a long deep narrow gorge in the surface of the earth formed by erosion of sediments by water in a flowing river.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is an island?

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An island is new land surrounded by water that is created by the deposition of rock from volcanic eruptions.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What causes a delta to form?

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A delta forms when a river slows down and deposits sediments as it enters a larger body of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does an earthquake occur?

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An earthquake occurs when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing the ground to shake.

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What processes can create a canyon?

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Canyons are created through the process of erosion, primarily by the action of flowing water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the role of volcanic eruptions in island formation?

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Volcanic eruptions can create islands by depositing lava and ash that solidify into new land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between a tsunami and a regular wave?

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A tsunami is a much larger wave caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes, while regular waves are caused by wind.