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Wonders workshop book A World of Change

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  • What is an example of a slow natural process that alters Earth's surface?
    Weathering
    Volcanic eruptions
    Landslides
  • What do fast natural processes like volcanic eruptions and landslides have in common?
    They can cause severe damage
    They create new soil
    They happen gradually
  • What is a significant effect of deposition by water?
    Collapse of valleys
    Erosion of mountains
    Formation of beaches
  • What is one of the main causes of weathering?
    Volcanic eruptions
    Rain, snow, sun, and wind
    Earthquakes
  • What does the term 'unpredictable' mean in the context of natural disasters?
    Happens without warning
    Occurs at regular intervals
    Easy to forecast
  • How do people try to protect against beach erosion?
    By planting trees in the forest
    By using heavy machinery to remove sand
    By building structures to block ocean waves
  • What is one way to prepare for fast-moving natural disasters?
    Build taller buildings
    Increase the population
    Create an emergency plan
  • Which type of natural process is described as being able to happen without warning?
    Landslides
    Erosion
    Weathering
  • What can erosion cause landforms to do?
    Increase in size
    Stay the same
    Get smaller
  • What can a crisis in a community be caused by?
    Building new roads
    Volcanic eruptions
    Planting trees
  • Which natural process can create a substantial landform like a sand dune?
    Erosion by rivers
    Deposition by wind
    Volcanic eruptions