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Vocab 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fossil | the remains or traces of past life found in sedimentary rock |
| bedrock | the solid rock under surface material like soil |
| measuring | comparing something to a standard |
| results | communicating data by making a graph or chart |
| Fuels | materials that are burned to produce energy |
| Extinction | the end of an organism or a group of organisms; occurs when the last individual of a species dies |
| system | a collection of structures parts, cycles and processes that interact |
| inferring | making a reasonable conclusion from observations and experiences |
| fossil fuels | a fuel that formed from the decayed remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, natural gas , and petroleum |
| alternative Energy | energy that can replace fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, or nuclear energy |
| model | a representation of a real thing or event-smaller, larger, or the same size as what they represent |
| observing | using your senses to gather information |