Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Fuels Vocabulary

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Cementation

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The process of binding and hardening of sediments into hard rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Organism

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A living thing that grows, reproduces, responds to its environment, and can function on its own.

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Landform

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A physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Compaction

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The process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Deposition

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The process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Sedimentary Rock

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Fossil Fuels

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Weathering

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Strata

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Layers of sedimentary rock that have formed over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4