Chapter 1 Vocabulary CKLA Unit 5 Geology 4th Grade

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What is 'climate'?

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The average weather conditions of a particular area.

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What is 'evidence' in the context of forming a conclusion?

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Proof; information and facts that are helpful in forming a conclusion or supporting an idea.

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What does it mean to 'erupt'?

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To send out rock, lava, and ash in a sudden explosion.

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What are 'observations' in the context of gathering information?

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The act of paying careful attention to gather information.

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What does it mean to 'conclude'?

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To decide something or form an opinion based on information you have.

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What is 'geology'?

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The study of the Earth, its structure, and the processes that shape it.

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What is a 'volcano'?

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An opening in the Earth's surface through which lava, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is 'erosion'?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is 'sediment'?

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Small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

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What is 'fossil'?

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The preserved remains or traces of a living organism from the past.