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Science - 4th 6 week
Science Vocab - 4th 6 weeks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| weathering | The process of wind or water breaking down rock into soil, sand and other tiny pieces. |
| erosion | The process of moving sediment from one place to another. |
| deposition | The process of dropping or depositing sediment in a new place. |
| destructive force | A force that tears down the land on Earth. |
| constructive force | A force that builds up the land on Earth. |
| sedimentary rock | A rock formed by sediment that is deposited in layers, that is formed over time. Fossils are found here. |
| fossil fuels | The remains of plants and animals buried in the Earth. Created by millions of years of heat and pressure. |
| alternative energy resources | Resources we can use to create energy that will NOT deplete the Earth. |
| model | A picture, idea or object that stands for an object or process. |