5th Grade SOL Vocabulary Part 3 Review

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Rocks formed when sediments are cemented together.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials.

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The largest layer that is between the crust and the outer core. It is made of hot, semi-solid rock.

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The Mantle is the thick layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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Tectonic plates that slide past each other, causing earthquakes.

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Transform boundaries are locations where tectonic plates slide horizontally past one another, leading to seismic activity and earthquakes.

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The remains or traces of plants and animals that lived long ago.

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Fossils are preserved remains or impressions of ancient organisms, providing evidence of past life on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Tectonic plates that move toward each other, forming mountains and causing earthquakes.

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Convergent boundaries occur when two tectonic plates push against each other, often resulting in the formation of mountains and seismic activity.

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The outermost layer of the Earth.

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The Crust is the thin, solid outer layer of the Earth, where we live, and is composed of rocks and soil.

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The layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core.

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The Outer Core is the liquid layer of the Earth's core, composed mainly of iron and nickel, and is responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

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Tectonic plates that move away from each other.

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Divergent boundaries occur when tectonic plates move apart, leading to the formation of new crust, often seen at mid-ocean ridges.

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The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

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Weathering is the natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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The movement of Earth's plates that can cause earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3