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EARTH VOCAB

earth vocab

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The process of breaking down rock into sediments eventually helping to create soil Weathering
Protecting Earth's natural resources by limiting the amount used. Conservation
A physical feature on the surface of the Earth Landform
The process where sediments are moved by wind, water, waves or ice. Moved to a new location Erosion
Formed by fast moving water that makes a V-shape Valley
A large slow, moving body of ice Glacier
The dropping of sediments to a new location Deposition
Forms from deposited land at the mouth of a river Delta
Makes a U-shaped valley Glacier
A mound of sand created by blowing wind to a new location Sand dune
The day to day conditions Weather
The usual weather in a place over a long period of time Climate
The blanket of gases that surround the Earth Atmosphere
When cooler water is heated creating water vapor or steam Evaporation
Rain, snow, sleet or hail Precipitation
When water cools creating water droplets or even ice clouds Condensation
What can sprout into the cracks of rocks and push it apart causing to break Plant
A force that tears down the land Destructive Force
Energy from the Sun Solar energy
Process in which plants give off water through their stomata back into the air Transpiration
A force that builds up land Constructive Force
Coal, fossil fuels and natural gas Nonrenewable resources
Energy from water Hydroelectric Power
To go around another object Revolve
Caused by the tilt of the Earth Seasons
Moving air that can turn blades of windmills Wind energy
To turn on axis Orbit
One _______ of Earth around the sun takes 365 days or 1 year Revolution
Energy from heat inside the Earth Geothermal
How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth 28 days
What causes day and night? The rotation of the Earth
Layers of sediment are deposited on top of each other and pressed tightly by the weight of the top layers Compaction
Rocks that form in layers from the sediments of others Sedimentary rock
An imaginary line that an object rotates around Axis
Layers of sediment become solid when the minerals in water bind the sediments together Cementation
The darkened area created when a solid object blocks light rays Shadow
The smallest pieces of weathered rock Sediment
The process of water moving back and forth between the Earth and the atmosphere Water cycle
Places where water collects and is stored Accumulation
A natural satellite that revolves around a planet Moon
The path an object takes as it goes around another object Orbit
The star in the center of our solar system Sun
The process of water circulating between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere and land Water Cycle
The process through which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere Transpiration
Precipitation that did not get absorbed by the ground, flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans Run-off
A type of fuel that forms from the ancient remains of decomposed plants and animals Fossil fuels
Small bits of rock, soil, sand and shells Sediment
Formed from the compacting and cementing of sediments Sedimentary rock
A physical feature on the surface of the Earth Landform
Another word for oil Petroleum
A non renewable substance made from dead plant matter from swamps Coal
The remains of ocean plants and animals forms? Oil or natural gas
The tilt of the Earth causes Seasons
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