Earth's Structure & History - Vocab Flashcard

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An environment shaped by geological factors influencing land features.

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geological conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Record of all fossils discovered on Earth

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fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Rock layers formed by new sediment covering and compressing older layers.

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rock stratum

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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A fossil of a species that existed briefly, was abundant, and found in many locations.

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Index fossil

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Magma: thick, slow-moving liquid rock

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molten rock

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Rock formed from cooling magma

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Igneous rock

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Type of rock formed from pressed and cemented particles or remains of plants/animals.

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sedimentary rock

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Type of rock formed from existing rock altered by heat, pressure, or chemicals.

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metamorphic rock

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Processes breaking down and transporting rock, sand, and soil by natural agents.

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Describes the age of one object/event compared to another without specific dates.

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relative age dating