Earth's Materials Vocab

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Layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Geologic principle stating the feature that cuts another is younger. A relative dating technique.

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Cross Cutting Relationship

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Theory that geological changes result from continuous processes.

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Uniformitarianism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Buried erosional surface separating rock masses of different ages, indicating non-continuous sediment deposition.

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Unconformity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Change in species characteristics over generations through natural selection.

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Evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Preserved remains or traces of once-living things from a past geological age.

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Fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Global ecosystem of living organisms (biota) and nonliving factors providing energy and nutrients.

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Biosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Fossil preservation is rare, enhanced by quick burial and hard parts like bones or shells.

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Original Preservation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Rocks of Earth, from melted rock to mountains and beach sand.

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Geoosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Erosion: The process of being eroded by natural agents like wind or water.

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Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2