Geology

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What type of soil retains water the best?

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Clay is the type of soil that retains water the best due to its fine particles and compact structure.

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How are U-shaped valleys created?

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U-shaped valleys are created by the erosion of glaciers, which carve out the landscape as they move.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as air, fish, and plants.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and minerals.

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What is an example of conserving renewable resources?

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Recycling paper products is an example of conserving renewable resources.

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What evidence shows that a landscape was created by ice?

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The U shape of the valley is evidence that the landscape was created by glacial activity.

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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 natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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, shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition.