Analyzing New Evidence

Analyzing New Evidence

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Science

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6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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Barbara White

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Landform Noun

[land-form]

Back

Landform


A natural feature of a planet's solid surface, like a mountain or channel, created by geologic processes.

Example: This image shows a landform with mountains and forests, illustrating natural features formed by geological processes.
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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Channel Noun

[chan-uhl]

Back

Channel


A landform consisting of a path or bed where a flowing liquid, such as water or lava, moves.

Example: A channel is shown as a path where water flows, with a cross-section of the riverbed.
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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Geologic Process Noun

[jee-oh-loj-ik pros-es]

Back

Geologic Process


A natural event or series of events that creates, destroys, or changes landforms on a planet's surface.

Example: Magma moves through Earth's layers, showing how landforms are created or changed.
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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Weathering Noun

[weth-er-ing]

Back

Weathering


The geologic process that breaks down rocks, soil, and minerals into smaller pieces through contact with the atmosphere.

Example: A river erodes the land, breaking down rocks and soil into smaller pieces.
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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Erosion Noun

[ih-roh-zhuhn]

Back

Erosion


The geologic process where natural forces like wind or water move weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

Example: Wind moves sand and dust, demonstrating erosion by transporting particles.
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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Conglomerate Noun

[kon-glom-er-it]

Back

Conglomerate


A type of sedimentary rock made of rounded pebbles and gravel that have been cemented together by minerals.

Example: The image shows layers of conglomerate rock with rounded pebbles cemented together, illustrating how sedimentary rocks form.
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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Basalt Noun

[buh-sawlt]

Back

Basalt


A dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava at or near a planet's surface.

Example: Basalt forms when lava cools rapidly at the surface, creating a dark, fine-grained rock.
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