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weathering
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gradual wearing away or change of rock and soil caused by water, ice, temperature changes, wind, chemicals or things
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erosion
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the moving of pieces of rock or soil by gravity,wind, ice or plants or animals
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deposition
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laying down or rock soil or organic material on the Earth's surface
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landslide
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a rapid downhill movement of large rocks or soil
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volcano
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a cone shaped landform that sometimes releases hot rocks, gases and ashes
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fault
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a break or crack in the Earth where the rocks on one side have moved relative to the other side
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earthquake
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a shaking of earth's crust caused by sudden movements in the crust
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epicenter
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the point on Earth's crust directly above the focus of an earthquake
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