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RP 3 (Part 1- Earth)
Terms, Definitions, Images
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aquifer | An underground layer of rock or soil that holds and transmits groundwater |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases surrounding Earth held in place by gravity |
| Axis | An imaginary line through Earth's center around which Earth rotates |
| Climate | Long-term patterns of weather in a region; can be affected by natural events and human activity |
| Convection | The movement of fluids (air or water) due to differences in temperature and density |
| Crust | The solid, outermost layer of Earth |
| Density Current | A movement of ocean water caused by differences in water temperature and salinity |
| Earthquake | A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates |
| Erosion | The process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one place to another |
| Fossil | The preserved remains or trace of an ancient organism |
| Front | A boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and moisture levels |
| Gravity | The force that pulls objects toward each other; governs motion in the solar system |
| Greenhouse Gas | A gas in the atmosphere that traps heat and influences climate |
| Groundwater | Water that flows beneath Earth's surface through soil and rock layers |
| Hot Spot | A stationary plume of hot material in Earth's mantle that creates volcanic activity |
| Hurricane | A tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean with sustained winds |
| Hydrosphere | All the water on Earth, including oceans, ice, and water vapor |
| Igneous Rock | Rock formed when magma cools and solidifies |
| Inner Core | The solid, innermost layer of Earth composed primarily of iron and nickel |
| Lithosphere | The rigid, outermost layer of Earth consisting of the crust and upper mantle |
| Local Weather | The atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time, influenced by global patterns |
| Magma | Hot, molten rock beneath Earth's surface |
| Mantle | The layer of Earth beneath the crust composed of hot rock |
| Metamorphic Rock | Rock formed when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes |
| Mountain Building | The process of forming mountain ranges through tectonic plate collisions |
| Neap Tide | A tide with the smallest difference between high and low water; occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles |
| Ocean Current | The movement of ocean water in a relatively consistent direction |
| Outer Core | The liquid layer of Earth beneath the mantle composed primarily of iron and nickel |
| Plate Boundary | The edge where two tectonic plates meet |
| Plate Tectonics | The theory that Earth's crust is divided into moving plates that change Earth's surface |
| Rock Cycle | The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed |
| Season | A period of the year characterized by specific weather patterns caused by Earth's tilted axis |
| Sedimentary Rock | Rock formed from compacted and cemented sediment |
| Surface Current | Ocean water movement driven by wind patterns in the atmosphere |
| Surface Water | Water that flows on Earth's surface, including rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands |
| Tectonic Plate | A large section of Earth's crust that moves slowly over the mantle |
| Tide | The rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun |
| Topographic Map | A map showing Earth's surface features and elevation using contour lines |
| Tropical Cyclone | A rotating storm system with strong winds formed over warm tropical oceans |
| Typhoon | A tropical cyclone in the Indian or western Pacific Ocean with sustained winds |
| Volcano | An opening in Earth's crust where magma, ash, and gases are expelled |
| Watershed | An area of land where all water drains to a common outlet |
| Weather | The atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time |
| Weathering | The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces by physical or chemical processes |
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