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Unit 3 Earth's Featu
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| canyon | A valley with steep sides |
| rocky outcrop | A section of exposed rock |
| geologist | A scientist who studies the processes and materials that form the solid part of Earth |
| observation | Something you notice using any of the 5 senses |
| inference | Something you figure out based on observations and information you already know |
| fossil | A clue about life from the past that is preserved in rock |
| model | something scientists make to answer questions about the real world |
| sediment | small pieces of rock, such as silt or sand |