Earth Science Content Vocabulary

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What does the term "Interpret" mean?

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To explain the meaning of some information

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What is the meaning of "Abundant"?

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Available in large amounts; plentiful

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What does "Derived" refer to?

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Where something came from

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What is the definition of "Composition/Compose"?

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The chemical makeup of something; ex: minerals that make up rocks

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What is an "Interface"?

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The boundary where two things meet

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What does "Origin" mean?

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The place where something begins

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What does it mean to "Represent" something?

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To act/serve as an example of

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What does "Classify" entail?

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To organize into groups based on similar characteristics

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What is the meaning of "Urban"?

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In the city

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What does "Rural" refer to? Options: In the city, The place where something begins, In the country, The boundary where two things meet

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In the country