Earth Process briefing 3

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What do glaciers create as they move?

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Glaciers create valleys as they move.

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What is the main topic of the text?

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The main topic is glaciers and their effects.

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What is one part of the water cycle mentioned in the text?

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One part of the water cycle mentioned is rain.

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What do glaciers leave behind as they move across the ground?

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Glaciers leave behind scratches as they move across the ground.

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What do scientists think about the landmasses around 600 million years ago?

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Scientists think that the landmasses were connected.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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How do glaciers affect the landscape?

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Glaciers shape the landscape by carving out valleys and leaving behind features like lakes and scratches.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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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 deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are dropped or settled after being transported by wind, water, or ice.