Timescale of Earth's Events

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What can cause erosion?

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Water, wind, ice, all of the above.

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What causes rough rocks to become smooth over many years?

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Erosion.

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What earth event can be caused by lots of rain?

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Landslide.

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How do earthquakes happen?

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Quickly.

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What causes cracks in the Earth's surface?

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Earthquake.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is a landslide?

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A sudden and fast movement of rock and soil down a slope.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is the role of water in erosion?

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Water can wear away rocks and soil, transporting them to new locations.