Chapter 5: Water moves rocks and soil

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What brings dirt from a mountain to the ocean?

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Water from a river can carry dirt to the ocean.

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What can move the heaviest rocks?

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Strong water currents can move the heaviest rocks.

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What force can form a canyon?

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A rushing river can carve out a canyon.

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What can cause slow changes to Earth's landscape?

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Wind, water, and sand can all cause slow changes.

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Can the Earth change quickly?

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Yes, the Earth can change both quickly and slowly.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of rocks and soil being worn away and moved by water, wind, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by water.

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How does water shape the land?

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Water shapes the land by eroding rocks and soil, creating valleys and canyons.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that moves across the land.

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What is the role of rain in shaping the landscape?

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Rain can cause erosion and help move soil and rocks.

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