SSA Vocab 1

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which rock, soil, and other weathered earth materials are moved from one place to another.

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What is Cleavage in terms of minerals?

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A property describing how a mineral breaks apart along smooth surfaces.

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What does it mean to Analyze something?

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To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelatedness.

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What is an Endangered species?

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A species whose population is so small that it is in danger of extinction.

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What is an Extinct species?

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A species that no longer exists.

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What is Deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is Weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is Sedimentation?

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The process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

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What is a Vulnerable species?

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A species that is at risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

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What is a Rare species?

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A species that is uncommon or not often found in a particular area.