Chapter 1 Vocabulary CKLA Unit 5 Geology 4th Grade

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What is a 'geologist'?

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A scientist who studies the makeup of the earth and the forces and processes that shape and change it.

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What is the definition of 'dense'?

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Thick or heavy.

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What is the meaning of '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 is a 'hypothesis'?

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An idea that has been suggested and may be true but has not yet been proven.

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What does 'geology' study?

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

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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 a 'fossil'?

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The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock.

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What is 'mineral'?

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A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.