5th Grade - Earth Changes

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What is water retention?

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Water retention is the ability of soil to hold water, which is essential for plant growth and maintaining ecosystems.

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How are lakes and valleys formed?

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Lakes and valleys can be formed by glaciers, which carve out the land as they move.

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What is an example of a slow change to Earth's surface?

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A glacier creating a valley is an example of a slow change to Earth's surface.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is laid down or deposited in a new location, such as sand washing up on a beach.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks in place, while erosion involves the movement of those broken pieces to a new location.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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An example of physical weathering is ice cracking rocks as it freezes and expands.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks, such as acid rain reacting with limestone.