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Week 16
Term | Definition |
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Sedimentary Rock | Rock made by the deposits of sediments that form layers. This kind of rock is where most fossils are found. |
Compaction | The pressure of pressing together sediments |
Cementation | Sticking together like glue |
Decay | To go through decomposition |
Earthquake | Triggered by the movement of Earth's tectonic plates |
Volcanoes | Fiery power deep from within the Earth. Lava is what erupts from the volcano and Magma is the name of the hot liquid inside the volcano. |
Porous | having small spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass |
Landslides | Gravity or rain or both pulls rocks and mud down the mountain causing destruction |
Tsunami | An earthquake in the ocean causes these giant destructive waves |
Rapid changes to Earth | Earthquake, landslide, hurricane, tsunami, and volcano eruptions |
Slow Changes to Earth | Weathering, erosion, and deposition |
Organic | Acquired from living matter |