Grade 5 Vocabulary SOL Review 5.8 Geology

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What is Weathering?

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The breaking down and changing of rocks and minerals due to natural processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the Crust?

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The thin, outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is Erosion?

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The process of soil, rocks, and other sediments being carried away or moved by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the Mantle?

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The largest layer of the Earth, located between the crust and the outer core, made of hot, semi-solid rock.

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What is Metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change into different types due to heat and pressure.

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What is Sedimentation?

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The process of settling or being deposited as sediment, often in bodies of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the Inner Core?

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The innermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid iron and nickel.

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What is the Outer Core?

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The layer of the Earth that lies beneath the mantle and surrounds the inner core, composed of liquid iron and nickel.

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What is the difference between Weathering and Erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while Erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What are Natural Forces?

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Forces such as wind, water, and ice that can cause erosion and weathering.