Earth Science

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What are the two main parts of soil?

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Organic matter and inorganic matter.

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What process causes a large amount of Earth to break loose on a hillside after heavy rain?

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Land mass motion.

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Is it constructive or destructive when lava cools and creates new land?

Back

Constructive.

Front

What type of force is involved when a landslide occurs due to a flash flood?

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Destructive force.

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What causes metamorphic rock to form in the rock cycle?

Back

Heat and pressure.

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Soil is made of organic matter, inorganic matter, water, and air.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of soil and rock from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.