Geosphere Unit Test REVIEW

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Bedrock

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The solid rock layer beneath the soil and loose material, which forms the foundation of the Earth's crust.

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Rock that has been changed by heat and pressure (ex. marble)

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Metamorphic rock: A type of rock that has undergone transformation due to extreme heat and pressure.

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Wind blowing sand from one location to another.

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

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What soil texture has the largest particle size?

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Sand: A soil texture characterized by large particles, allowing for good drainage.

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Living things that are too small to see with the naked eye (example: bacteria)

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Microorganisms: Tiny living organisms, including bacteria, that can only be seen with a microscope.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition.

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Weathering: The natural process that causes rocks to break down into smaller particles.

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The layer of soil that is rich in organic material and nutrients, crucial for plant growth.

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Topsoil: The uppermost layer of soil, which is vital for agriculture and ecosystems.

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations.

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Deposition: The geological process where materials are added to a landform or land mass.

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation of sediment over time.

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Sedimentary rock: Rocks formed by the compression and cementation of mineral and organic particles.

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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Atom: The basic building block of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.