Rapid Process Erosion
Rapid Processes Continued
Plant Parts
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A sudden shaking of the ground that can crack roads, topple buildings
An Earthquake
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soaking up water and nutrients from the soil, and they also hold the plant firmly in place, keeping it from being blown away or washed away
Roots
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What is weathering?
Weathering is when rocks get worn down by the world around them! It's when rocks are broken apart or changed by things like water, wind, and heat.
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Openings in Earth's crust where hot rock, ash, and gases erupt
A Volcano
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What is the SAS mascot?
An eagle
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It helps plants stand tall, reach for the sun, and transport water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves, and sugars from the leaves to the rest of the plant
The Stem
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How are plants and erosion connected?
plants roots can stop erosion by keeping the soil in one place when it is rainy or windy. The roots keep the soil from moving (eroding)
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When soil and rock suddenly slide down a slope
A Landslide
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a giant, spinning funnel cloud that reaches from a thunderstorm down to the ground
Tornado
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They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide (from the air) to make sugar (food) for the plant.
Leaves
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How are weathering and erosion different?
Weathering is when rocks and material are broken down. Erosion is the movement of the rocks.
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When water covers land that is normally dry
Flood
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a big, out-of-control fire that burns in natural areas like forests, grasslands, or prairies
A wildfire
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Help to make plant seeds.
The flower
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A giant wave created by either an earthquake or volcano
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A huge storm with really strong winds and lots of rain that forms over warm ocean water
A hurricane or typhoon
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Why do some Earth changes happen quickly while others happen slowly?
There are some processes that are very powerful and make big changes quickly like a hurricane. Some processes are gentle and make changes slowly like a gentle wind.