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Science Voc.
Science
Question | Answer |
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Weathering | A slow, destructive process that breaks down rocks. |
Mechanical Weathering | The breaking of rock into smaller pieces by gravity, ice, plant roots, or other factors. |
Chemical Weathering | The changing of materials in a rock by chemical processes. |
Earthquakes | The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the release of energy around a fault. |
Volcanoes | An opening in the Earth's crust through which steam, lava, and ashes erupt. |
Floods | A great flow of water over an area that is usually dry land. |
Landslides | The effect of when gravity quickly pulls rocks and dirt downhill. |
Deposition | The placing of materials in a new place. |
Erosion | The movement of materials away from one place. |
Resource | A supply that meets a need for materials or energy. |
Conserve | To use resources wisely. |
Deep Ocean Current | Ocean current caused by differences in water temperature or salinity. |
Surface Current | Current caused by wind moving over the ocean. |
Tide | The daily rising and falling of Earth's waters on its coasts. |
Current | The continuous flow of water along a path in the ocean. |
Barrier Island | A small island located near a coastline. |
Inlet | The opening between barrier islands. |