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landforms
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natural features of the Earth's surface
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weathering
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the process that breaks down rocks in the Earth's crust
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erosion
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the movement of weathered rock
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landslide
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a rapid downhill movement of rock and soil
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glaciers
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large sheets of ice that cause erosion as they move
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epicenter
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the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake; the point where most of the damage occurs
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volcano
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a cone shaped landform that can erupt
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earthquake
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a sudden movement that causes the Earth's crust to shake
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physical weathering
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different forms of weathering that cause the size of rocks to change and break down
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chemical weathering
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different forms of weathering that are caused by chemicals; the rock changes into a different material
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