Science Vocabulary

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Erosion

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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Sedimentary Rock

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Type of rock that is formed by the accumulation or deposition of mineral or organic particles at Earth's surface, followed by cementation.

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Sand Dune

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A hill of loose sand built by wind or the flow of water.

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Renewable Resource

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A natural resource that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time.

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Recycle

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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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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Fossil Fuel

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Cycle

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A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

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Weathering

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The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

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Water Cycle

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.