Sci. Top. 4 Voc Q STANISH

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Symbol

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Pictures, colors, and lines used to represent something.

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Butte

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A steep hill with a small, flat top.

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Weathering

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The process that wears away or breaks down rock.

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Compass Rose

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A four pointed symbol that shows directions: North, South, East, and West.

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Igneous Rock

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A type of rock made from molten lava.

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Erosion

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The process where particles are removed from land by wind or water.

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Canyon

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A deep narrow area formed by the erosion of rock, often by a river.

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Fossil

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The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock.

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Sedimentary Rock

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Rock formed by the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils.

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Metamorphic Rock

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Rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.