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Vocab 8
Term | Definition |
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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 |