Changes to Earth

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with very little rain, causing the land to become very dry.

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Is a drought a fast or slow change?

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A drought is a slow change.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is when moving water or wind carries rocks and soil to new places.

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Is erosion a fast or slow change?

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Erosion is a slow change.

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What can cause a drought?

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A drought can be caused by a lack of rain over a long time.

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What happens to plants during a drought?

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Plants may wilt, turn brown, and die due to lack of water.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is when there is too much water in an area, often from heavy rain.

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How does erosion affect the land?

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Erosion can change the shape of the land by removing soil and rocks.

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What is the environment?

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The environment is all the living and non-living things around us.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is when harmful substances make the air, water, or land dirty.