Processes on Earth (Weather, Soil, Rapid Changes)

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

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

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Large cracks suddenly form in the ground.

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What tool do you use to measure rainfall?

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A rain gauge is used to measure how much precipitation has fallen.

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What is lava?

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Lava is hot magma that flows out of a volcano.

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What is rapid change in Earth's surface?

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Rapid change refers to something that happens quickly to make the Earth's surface different, like a landslide or a volcanic eruption.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks on Earth’s surface into smaller pieces.

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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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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where lava, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to collect and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period.