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Lesson 3 - Vocab
Science vocab for lesson 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crust | the thin layer of rock that forms earths outer surface |
| mantle | the layer of very hot but mostly solid rock beneath the earths crust |
| core | the layer of earth below the mantle |
| tectonic plate | one of the rigid layers of the lithosphere |
| landform | a mountain, island, or continent formed by the collisions and separations of tectonic plates |
| deposition | movement and accumulation of eroded soil. |
| evaporation | a change in state from liquid to gas |
| transpiration | the release of water vapor by plants through their leaves |
| precipitation | The return of water into the atmosphere. |
| condensation | a change in state from a vapor to a liquid |
| aquifer | a sponge like formation of rock, sand, or gravel that holds water |
| groundwater | fresh water below the earths surface |