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Physical Science Voc

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The weather over a long period of time   Climate  
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The gases surrounding the Earth   Atmosphere  
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Rain, snow, sleet, hail and drizzle   Precipitation  
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A device that measures wind direction   Wind vane or wind sock  
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Can NOT be replaced. Once the are gone they are gone forever   Non renewable resources  
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The dropping of sediments to a new location   Deposition  
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Can be replaced in a short amount of time   Renewable Resources or Alternative  
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The wearing away of sediments by wind, water, waves or ice   Weathering  
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Tiny crumbs of rocks, soil, organisms and shells   Sediments  
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The moving of sediments to a new location   Erosion  
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Diamonds, oil, coal, silver and gold are examples of?   Non renewable resources  
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A tool that measures wind speed   Anemometer  
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Landslide, earthquake, forest fire are what kind of changes?   Fast Changes  
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Fuels formed from the remains of prehistoric animals and plants   Fossil fuels  
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Sticking together like glue   Cementation  
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Another word for petroleum   Oil  
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Made from swampy plants   Coal  
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This kind of force breaks down land like an earthquake or landslide   Destructive Force  
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Made from dead animals and plants   Oil and natural gas  
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The pressing together of sediments   Compaction  
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The wise use and protection of natural resources   Conservation  
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A scientist that studies the weather   Meteorologist  
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Tool that measures precipitation   Rain gauge  
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The gradual gathering of rain or snow   Accumulation  
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The day to day conditions of the atmosphere   Weather  
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