ACP Review Vocab Pt 2

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What is erosion?

Back

The process of moving soil and sediment from one location to another.

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What is oil?

Back

A fossil fuel formed from marine organisms and plants.

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What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

Back

Chemical energy.

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What is a landslide?

Back

A slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff.

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What is a V-shaped valley?

Back

A valley eroded by a stream or river.

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What is sediment?

Back

Small particles of rock and soil that are moved by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a fossil fuel?

Back

A natural fuel formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What causes erosion?

Back

Natural forces like water, wind, and ice that wear away rocks and soil.

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What is chemical energy?

Back

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is a glacier?

Back

A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape.