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Earth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| crust | the most solid layer of the Earth |
| lithosphere | the solid layer rock outer layer |
| asthenosphere | part of mantle where convection current is |
| plate tectonics | theory that states that the lithosphere is broken down into plates that move |
| tributary | a stream that joins a large stream |
| erosion | wear away |
| sediment | rock and solid carried away by water |
| flood plain | a low lying area along a river |
| meander | a looping bend in a river which erodes the sides of the valley making it wider |
| oxbow | horseshoe shaped lakes formed when the river takes a straight course cutting off a meander |