Changes to the Earth

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When moving water or wind carries rocks and soil to new places, it is called _______________________________________________.

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erosion

Front

Is a FLOOD a fast or slow change?

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fast

Front

Is a DROUGHT a fast or slow change?

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slow

Front

Is a EROSION a fast or slow change?

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slow

Front

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

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expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

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Weathering

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How did the cliff near the ocean form?

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Ocean waves washed away rock.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a slow change to Earth's surface? Options: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Landslides

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Landslides

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When people plant vegetation, they _____ erosion.

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Reduce

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An example of a landform created by wind deposition is

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Dunes