Geo-Roots

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What is the study of the earth's history as recorded in rocks and layers of soil?

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Geology

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Who studies rocks and soil to learn about the history of the earth?

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Geologist

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What does the prefix 'geo' mean?

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Earth, ground

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the term for the science that deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth?

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Geology

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What do you call a person who studies the earth's materials and processes?

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Geologist

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What is the focus of geoponics?

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The study of soil management and crop production.

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What is the difference between geology and geography?

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Geology studies the earth's materials and history, while geography studies the earth's features and how humans interact with them.

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What type of rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rocks

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rocks

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What type of rock is formed under extreme pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rocks