Earth Science Vocabulary

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Landslides

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A type of erosion in which large amounts of soil or rocks move down a hill or mountain because of gravity.

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Native Species

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Plants and animals that normally live in an area.

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Fossil Fuels

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Fuels such as oil, gas, or coal that were formed by fossils or remains of dead plants and animals.

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Fast Process

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Processes that occur over very short lengths of time, measured in seconds, minutes, hours, or days.

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Nonrenewable Resource

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A resource that takes a long time to renew, such as metals, rocks, and fossil fuels like oil, coal, or gas.

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Erosion

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

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Weathering

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

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Renewable Resource

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind energy.

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Tsunamis

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Large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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Earthquakes

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Sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.