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3rd Earth's Surface

Changes to Earth's Surface 3rd grade

TermDefinition
Decomposition the process by which decomposers break down dead material and waste into simpler substances
Earthquake shaking of the Earth that is caused by the release of energy stored in the outermost layer of the Earth
Erosion the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice
Erupt to suddenly become active through the release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano
Geologist a person who studies Earth’s rocks and minerals
Landform a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally
Landslide large mass of soil and rock that suddenly moves down the side of a steep surface
Natural resource anything that people can use, such as minerals, water, plants, or soil, which comes from nature.
Soil a mixture of rock and mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air that forms on Earth’s surface by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains
Volcano an opening in the Earth’s surface through where lava can flow onto the surface during an eruption
Weathering the breaking down and wearing away of rock (or other matter)
sand dune Sand hill that is made and shaped by wind.
Landforms Natural features of the Earth's surface.
Deposition Process in which sediment is laid in a new location.
Plates Large pieces of Earth's crust that move.
Glacier A large sheet of ice that moves very slowly over land.
Tsunami A long High Sea wave caused by an earthquake, landslide, or other disturbance.
Fault Cracks in the Earth's crust.
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