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Topic
 A.

Indicator

 *  **2.** Cite and describe the processes that cause rapid or slow changes in Earth's surface.

Objectives

 * 1)  Identify and describe events such as [|tornadoes], [|hurricanes], volcanic eruptions, [|earthquakes], and [|flooding] which change surface features rapidly.
 * 2) Recognize that the natural [|force] of [|gravity] causes changes in the Earth's surface features as it pulls things towards Earth, as in mud and, avalanches, etc.
 * 3)  Cite examples that demonstrate how the natural agents of wind, water, and ice produce slow changes on the Earth's surface such as carving out deep canyons and building up sand dunes.