1. Before coming out to the Discovery Zone
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
Changes to Earth Can Happen Quickly or Slowly
Hello boys and girls,
Before coming out to the Discovery Zone
why not introduce yourself to some
of the cool words we will be using.
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2. These cool arches in the hillside were caused by weathering.
Imperial Valley Discovery Zone
“Inquiry Learning in Science”
weathering – the slow destruction of rock because of the weather and other things. (wind, water, ice, plant life, so on)
These cool arches in the hillside were caused by weathering.
Wind
Wind
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3. Do you think volcanoes can change the Earth quickly?
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
volcano – vents or passages that allow lava, rock fragments and gases to escape from layers beneath the earth's surface
“The volcano in Hawaii is erupting right now!” warned the fireman.
Mt. Kilauea
Do you think volcanoes can change the Earth quickly?
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4. I wonder if earthquakes change the land quickly or slowly?
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
earthquake – A sudden movement of the earth's crust caused by the release of stress built up along geologic faults.
I quickly dove under my desk during the earthquake.
I wonder if earthquakes change the land quickly or slowly?
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5. Can you think of any other landforms?
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
landform –  A landform is a feature on the Earth's surface. Mountains, plains,
and hills are all important landforms.
The tallest landform on Earth is Mt. Everest!
Mt. Everest
Can you think of any other landforms?
plains
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6. Can you think of a reason that landslides are really dangerous?
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
Landslide - the movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope
After the long rain there was a landslide in the mountains.
Can you think of a reason that landslides are really dangerous?
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7. What is on the surface of your body?
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“Inquiry Learning in Science”
surface - outside part or layer of something. : the upper layer of an area of
land or water.
The ocean surface was rough during the hurricane.
Mars
What is on the surface of your body?
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8. Remember these things when you Come out to the Discovery Zone.
Imperial Valley Discovery Zone
“Inquiry Learning in Science”
Remember these things when you
Come out to the Discovery Zone.
We’ll see you soon!
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