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What is a slow change to Earth's surface?

• a flood

• an earthquake

• weathering

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called:

• erosion

• weathering

What do you think helped change the shape of this rock?

• Ms. Michelle

• a flood

• wind

• a tsunami

Why does this water look "dirty"?

• People made it dirty.

• It comes from a dirty place.

• Tiny rocks are being carried away with the water.

Weathering happens when a rock's shape is formed. This can take:

• 2 minutes

• 6 months

• 20 seconds

• thousands of years

How do you feel about slow changes to Earth's surface?

• I understand and can explain it to others.

• I think I understand.

• I need help.

A professional who studies Earth and its materials is called

• a zoologist

• geologist

• an architect

• a landscape artist

_____can cause slow changes to Earth's landscape.

• wind

• water

• sand

• all of the above

What events can change Earth's surface quickly?

• floods and landslides

• weathering and erosion

What can cause slow changes to Earth's surface?

• floods and landslides

• weathering and erosion