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Substances that are harmful to the environment.
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pollutant
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The washing away of soil
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Erosion
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Natural forces breakdown rocks
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Weathering
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Population grows and there is an increased demand for resources. Can cause increase in erosion, loss of farmland, and poor air quality
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urban growth
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Main components of ____ include Rock particles, organic matter, air, and water
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soil
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Percent of all freshwater on Earth
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About 3%
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What rocks are formed when loose rock particles are pressed together?
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sedimentary
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What rock holds the remains of dead plants and animals from long ago, is found in sedimentary rock, and can give clues to how the Earth once looked.
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fossils
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What's an example of a natural disaster + how it impacts Earth. (Hint; "Lava")
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Volcano – burns plant life
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