Earth's Features Vocabulary

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Pattern

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An arrangement of shapes, lines, letters, numbers, or colors that can be repeated or used again and again.

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Sedimentary

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Rocks formed from sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Trench

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A deep dent or cut in the floor of the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Symbol

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An object or picture that represents something else.

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Legend

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A table that explains the symbols used on a map, chart, or other illustration.

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Erosion

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Butte

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A hill with steep, often vertical sides and a flat top.

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Features

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Distinctive attributes or aspects of something, often used to describe physical characteristics of the Earth.

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Weathering

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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Geography

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The study of the Earth's physical features and the relationships between people and their environments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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