5th CFA S5E1

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment, often in bodies of water.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, resulting in seismic waves.

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What is a seismograph?

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A seismograph is an instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

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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, plateaus, and dunes.

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What is constructive process in geology?

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A constructive process in geology refers to processes that build up the Earth's surface, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What is a fault line?

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A fault line is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.