Our Changing Earth by Mrs. Wests 1st Graders

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Our Changing Earthby Mrs. Wests 1st Graders
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Why do deserts get hot?By Truman
Deserts get hot because there are no clouds in
the sky to block the sun.
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Do all mountains have snow?By Ali Grace
Not all mountains have snow. Some mountains just
have rock.
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How deep do oceans get? By Alysse
Oceans get very deep. The water gets darker and
colder as the sea gets deeper.
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What do coral reefs feel like?By Ava
Coral reefs are hard and stony but coral reefs
are still easy to break.
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What animals live on islands?By Claire
Some islands have penguins and big tortoises.
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How are lakes made?By Evie
Sometimes melting ice makes lakes.
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Are all islands big?By Gavin
Islands can be large or small.
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What makes waves on oceans? By Gavin
Strong winds make waves. The waves get bigger
when the wind blows harder.
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What kinds of animals live in caves?By Kymber
Wild animals and some bats live in caves.
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Where are geysers?By Kyra
Geysers are found where there is volcanic
activity.
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How high does water from a geyser go?By Nolan
Water once shot up higher than the Sears Tower.
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Where do rivers begin?By Ryan
Some rivers begin in the mountains.
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What is a glacier?By Sydney
A glacier is like a river of ice that moves
slowly over the land.
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Are volcanoes different colors?By Tim
Volcanoes can change colors.
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How do volcanoes erupt?By Tim
A gas in magma makes it burst out of the earth.
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What is the biggest desert?By Noah
The Sahara Desert in Africa is the biggest desert
in the world.