Review Vocab for 3rd 9 Weeks Test

Sediment

• Particles of rock, soil, sand, or other material transported by wind, water, or ice.

• Large boulders that remain stationary in rivers.

• Organic matter that decomposes in soil.

• Liquid materials that flow in rivers and oceans.

Groundwater

• Water that is stored beneath the Earth's surface.

• Water that is found in rivers and lakes.

• Water vapor present in the atmosphere.

• Water that is used for irrigation purposes.

Conservation

• The sustainable management and use of natural resources to prevent depletion.

• The complete destruction of natural habitats for urban development.

• The practice of using resources without any restrictions or regulations.

• The process of restoring ecosystems to their original state.

Deposition

• The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are dropped.

• The process of eroding landforms through wind and water.

• The process of transporting sediments from one location to another.

• The process of forming new rocks from molten lava.

Recycle

• The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

• The act of throwing away trash without sorting.

• A method of reducing waste by incineration.

• The practice of reusing old items without modification.

Aquifers

• A large underground reservoir of oil

• A big, underground sponge made of rocks and sand where rainwater collects and stays stored

• A type of cloud that holds rainwater

• A man-made structure for storing water

Weathering

• The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

• The process of rocks being formed from magma.

• The movement of soil and rocks from one location to another.

• The creation of new minerals through chemical reactions.

Fossil Fuels

• Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas.

• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.

• Synthetic fuels created from chemical processes.

• Mineral resources extracted from the earth's crust.

Climate

• The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

• The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

• The average temperature of a region over a year.

• The amount of precipitation in a specific month.

Hydroelectric Energy

• A renewable energy source that uses the power of falling water to produce electricity

• A non-renewable energy source derived from fossil fuels

• An energy source that relies on solar panels to generate electricity

• A method of generating electricity using wind turbines