Weathering and Erosion review

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is when a large amount of dirt and land move downhill or are washed away in heavy rains.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is a geological feature where molten rock from inside the Earth comes up through a hole in Earth’s crust.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a massive sheet of ice that moves across the face of the Earth, causing large scale erosion.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a massive wave created when an earthquake occurs underwater, washing onto land and causing destruction.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is a process where some liquids react with materials in rocks, breaking them into smaller pieces.

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What causes erosion?

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Erosion is caused by natural forces such as wind, water, ice, and gravity that wear away rocks and soil.

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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 pieces from one place to another.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry away soil and rocks, leading to erosion, especially during heavy rains or floods.

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How do glaciers contribute to erosion?

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Glaciers erode the land by scraping and carving out valleys as they move.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.