Flashcards 3.3

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Crust

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The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of rock.

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Mantle

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock.

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Core

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The innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a liquid outer core and a solid inner core.

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Tectonic Plates

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Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes and forming mountains.

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Landform

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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Deposition

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or landmass.

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Evaporation

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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Transpiration

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The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, falling from the sky, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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Condensation

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.