Review Vocab for 3rd 9 Weeks Test

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Sediment

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Particles (small parts) of rock, soil, sand, or other material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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Fossil Fuels

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas.

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Nonrenewable Resources

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Resources that cannot be made again at a fast rate, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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Renewable Resources

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Resources that can be made naturally at a faster rate, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy

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Erosion

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The process by which soil, rock, or other surface material is worn away and moved to another location by wind, water, or ice.

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Weathering

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The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

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Deposition

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are dropped.

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Weather

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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Climate

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The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area.

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Recycle

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.