4th Grade Science Flashcard

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What do earthquakes do to the earth's surface?

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Earthquakes change the earth's surface quickly.

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How do scientists use fossils?

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Scientists use fossils to study and understand how environments have changed over time.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the location where sediments settle.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure.

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Give examples of deposition.

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Examples of deposition include sand dunes and sediment settling in a river or lake.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of removing sediments, soil, or rocks from a landform or landmass.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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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 a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.