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3rd Unit 6 Vocab
3rd Grade Unit 6 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clay | Tiny particles of rocks |
| Decomposition | The breaking down of dead plant and animal material |
| Earthquake | Shaking of the Earth that is caused by the release of energy stored in the outermost layer of the Earth (crust) |
| Landslide | A large amount of rock, soil, trees, and other Earth materials that moves down a steep slope |
| Rapid Changes | A change that happens quickly |
| Sand | Small, loose pieces of rock |
| Soil | A mixture made of pieces of rock, decayed plant and animal matter, water, and air |
| Volcanic Eruption | When magma, ash, or hot gases are released from a volcano |
| Weathering | The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces |