2nd 9 Weeks PMA Review

Front

The deposition of sediments leads to _______ and _______ due to water and pressure.

Back

compaction and cementation

Front

An object which almost completely transmits light is _____________.

Back

Transparent.

Front

Scientific models allow scientists to study things which in nature are too ______, too ______, or too ______.

Back

small, large, or complex

Front

Scientific models are often ______, missing many ______.

Back

simplistic, details.

Front

A scientist who studies fossils to learn about Earth's history is a __________.

Back

paleontologist.

Front

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

Back

weathering.

Front

The movement of sediments from one location to another is known as __________.

Back

erosion.

Front

The natural process of changing from a liquid to a gas is called __________.

Back

evaporation.

Front

The study of the Earth's physical structure and substance is known as __________.

Back

geology.

Front

A material that does not allow light to pass through is called __________.

Back

Opaque.