Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Earth's Interaction
3rd 9wks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| climate | the usual weather conditions in a particular place or region |
| scarcity | a very small supply |
| production | the process of making or growing something for sale or use |
| distribution | the act of giving or delivering something to people, stores, or businesses |
| goods | products that people buy for personal use or for use at home |
| services | the action of helping or doing work for someone. |
| renewable | restored or replaced by natural processes |
| nonrenewable | not able to grow again or be made again |
| wetland | an area of land that is covered with shallow water like a swamp |
| weathering | to change in color, condition, etc. because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time |
| decomposition | breaking down once living plants and animals into smaller pieces |
| volcano | an opening in the Earth’s surface through which molten lava, ash, and gases escape; over time a mountain can be created |
| earthquake | shaking of the ground caused by the release of energy deep below the surface of the Earth |
| landslide | an event that happens when mud and rocks slide down a hill or mountain |
| flood | an event that happens when a body of water overflows onto land |
| conservation | the wise use of natural resources |
| energy | ability to cause movement or change |
| vibration | repeated back and forth motions |
| landform | a natural land shape on Earth’s surface |
| natural resource | something from Earth that we can use to make things we want or need |
| soil | the loose material that covers Earth’s surface made up of small pieces of rocks and once living things |
| hill | a small mound of land |
| mountain | the tallest landform on Earth; a large landform that rises up toward the sky |
| plains | a large, flat area of land that does not have many trees |
| valley | the low land between mountains |
| desert | an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot |
Created by:
anita_brunson
Popular Science sets