3rd Six Weeks Vocabulary Test

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of earth's materials at or near the surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which waves or other forces transfer sand and other materials from one location to another, such as to a beach.

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What role does the Sun's energy play in the water cycle?

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The Sun's energy contributes to evaporation, which is the process of water turning into vapor.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process where sediment is eroded, deposited, buried, mixed with surrounding material, and cemented together from heat and pressure.

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True or False: Coal is a sedimentary rock made from plants.

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True.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it, forming layers.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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Define sedimentary rock.

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one place to another.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.