Land Changes

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What is a seismograph?

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A tool that measures the size of an earthquake.

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What do you call a scientist who studies weather?

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A meteorologist.

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What tool do meteorologists use to measure wind direction?

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An instrument called a wind vane.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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The natural chemical or physical processes that break down rock on Earth's surface.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind that is carrying it.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What causes weathering?

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Weathering can be caused by water, ice, temperature changes, and living organisms.

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What is a meteorologist's main job?

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To study and predict the weather.

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What is the Richter scale?

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A scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.