Earth/Space FSSA Vocabulary 5th/8th

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Dwarf Planet

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A celestial body similar to a planet but orbiting in a zone that has many other objects in it, such as Ceres and Pluto.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Metamorphic Rock

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A type of rock that is formed over time from existing rock due to extreme pressure and/or heat.

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Humidity

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A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Water Cycle

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The continuous movement of water through the environment by evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Soil

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The loose top layer of Earth's surface made of weathered rock and organic matter.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Asteroid

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A small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Comet

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A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the sun, displays a visible atmosphere and sometimes a tail.

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Meteor

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A small particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, often referred to as a shooting star.

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Igneous Rock

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Rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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Sedimentary Rock

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Rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.