Science Vocab BI.6 Earth Structures

Question 1

Relatively hard, naturally formed mineral or petrified matter

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Rock

Question 2

The breaking down of rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces

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Weathering

Question 3

The process of moving rocks and soil by water, wind, ice, and gravity

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Erosion

Question 4

formed when layers of sediment are pressed together over a long period of time

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Sedimentary Rock

Question 5

A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a distinct chemical & crystalline structure

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Mineral

Question 6

a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter

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Coal

Question 7

formed from the remains of once living things; includes oil, natural gas and coal

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Fossil Fuel

Question 8

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant

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Oil

Question 9

A type of rock formed from melted rock that cools and hardens

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Igneous Rock

Question 10

A resource that can only be replenished over millions of years

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Nonrenewable Resource

Question 11

Formed by high temperature & high pressure deep inside the Earth

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Metamorphic Rock

Question 12

a resource that is replaced,or restored, as it is used by natural processes; wind, water, sun

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Renewable Resource

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