Unit 5, CKLA Geology/Lesson#1 VOCAB

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Definition of catastrophe?

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A terrible, sudden event.

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Definition of erupt?

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Send out rock, lava, and ash in a sudden explosion.

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Definition of observation?

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The act of paying careful attention to gather information.

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Definition of evidence?

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Proof; information and facts helpful in forming a conclusion or supporting an idea.

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Definition of fossil?

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Preserved remains of things that lived long ago.

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Definition of geologist?

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A scientist studying Earth's makeup and the forces shaping it.

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Definition of climate?

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Average weather conditions of a particular area.

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Definition of conclude?

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Decide or form an opinion based on information.

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Definition of dense?

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thick or heavy

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Definition of hypothesis?

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An idea that has been suggested and may be true but has not yet been proven.