Vocab Review (Feb 6-10)

Front

Scientist studying Earth's solid materials

Back

Geologist

Front

Based on observations and prior knowledge

Back

Inference

Front

Something noticed using the five senses

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Observation

Front

Small pieces of rock, like silt or sand

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Sediment

Front

Rock formed from compacted and cemented sediment

Back

Sedimentary

Front

To stick together in rock formation

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Cement

Front

To press together

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Compact

Front

A thick sheet of rock formed from the same material

Back

Rock Layer

Front

Breaking down large rocks and minerals into smaller pieces

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Weathering

Front

Moves weathered material from one place to another

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Erosion