process by which overlying pressure from rocks and soil reduces the size or volume of sediments

the process by which dead plants and animals decay or rot

process by which weathered and eroded material is deposited by wind, water, and ice

the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice (e.g. glaciers)

facts or other information supporting a claim or proposition

fuels formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals; examples include coal, petroleum (oil) and natural gas

a physical structure on Earth that occurs naturally

a picture, idea, or object that represents an object, a system, or process and is used to help with understanding

a living thing that grows, reproduces, responds to its environment, and can function on its own

the method by which a substance or object is formed

process by which exposed rock is broken down by rain, frost, wind, or other elements of weather