Processes that Change the Earth

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What is clay?

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Clay is a type of soil that is formed by the weathering of specific types of rock.

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How is clay formed?

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Clay is formed by the weathering of specific types of rock.

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What happens to the Earth's surface during an earthquake?

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An earthquake can create large cracks or fissures on the Earth's surface.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is a sudden movement of a large amount of earth that can change the Earth's surface.

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How does a landslide affect the Earth?

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A landslide can move large amounts of earth quickly.

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What is sand?

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Sand is a type of soil that is formed by the weathering of rocks.

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How is sand formed?

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Sand is formed by the weathering of rocks.

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What is soil?

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Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air, and water that supports plant life.

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How do animal remains contribute to soil?

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Animal remains decompose and enrich the soil with nutrients.

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What is weathering?

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