Investigation #3 Vocab- M2

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Theory stating past geological processes are the same as today.

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uniformitarianism

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A rock formed from layers of sediments sticking together.

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Sedimentary rock

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Theory stating sedimentary rocks below are older than those above.

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principle of superposition

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Theory stating sedimentary rock layers are flat and horizontal.

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principle of original horizontality

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Substance separated from a solution

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precipitate

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Calcium carbonate from dead animal shells settled as sediment.

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ooze

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Level, not slanted or sloped

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Horizontal

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Water that fills spaces between rocks or materials.

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Groundwater

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Decreasing sediment volume by using pressure to reduce particle space.

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Compaction

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Deposition of cement in sediment spaces

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cementation