Ch.8 Earth's Processes and Cycles

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What is Cementation?

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The process through which loose sediment is stuck together and hardened by minerals.

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What is Decay?

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The process of rotting.

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What is Oil?

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A liquid found beneath Earth's surface used as fuel.

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What is Petroleum?

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Thick oil found by drilling beneath Earth's surface.

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What is Compaction?

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The process through which layers of sediment are squeezed together by the weight of sediment above, removing water or air from spaces between particles of sediment.

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the Water Cycle?

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

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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 natural processes.

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What is Weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.

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What is a Fossil Fuel?

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.