CKLA U5-Geology Vocabulary Assessment #1 [1/17/25]

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What is a basin?

Back

A large area in the earth that is lower than the area around it.

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What is a theory in science?

Back

An explanation for why something happens based on evidence.

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What does dense mean?

Back

Thick or heavy.

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What is the structure of an animal or plant?

Back

The arrangement of parts that make up something.

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What is an offering?

Back

Something that is presented as an act of worship.

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What is a landform?

Back

A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, especially the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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What is erosion?

Back

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

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What is a mineral?

Back

A naturally occurring substance that is solid and stable at room temperature, represented by a chemical formula.

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What is a rock cycle?

Back

The continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed.