Chapter 1 Vocabulary CKLA Unit 5 Geology 4th Grade

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climate

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The average weather conditions of a particular area

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Erupt

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To send out rock, lava, and ash in a sudden explosion

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Conclude

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To decide something or form an opinion based on information you have

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geologist

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A scientist who studies the makeup of the earth and the forces and processes that shape and change it

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What are 'observations' in the context of gathering information?

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The act of paying careful attention to gather information

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Fossils

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The preserved remains of things that lived long ago

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What is a 'hypothesis'?

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

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What is 'continental drift'?

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A process in which continents slowly move over time on the surface of the earth

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What is evidence in the context of forming a conclusion or supporting an idea?

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

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dense

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Thick or heavy