WeatheringThe process of wind or water breaking down rock into soil, sand and other tiny pieces

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ErosionThe process of moving sediment from one place to another

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DepositionThe process of dropping or depositing sediment in a new place

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Destructive ForceA force that tears down the land on Earth

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Constructive ForceA force that builds up the land on Earth

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Sedimentary RockA rock formed by sediment that is deposited in layers, that is formed over time. Fossils are found here.

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Fossil FuelsThe remains of plants and animals buried in the Earth. Created by millions of years of heat and pressure. Ex: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas.

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ModelA picture, idea or object that stands for an object or process

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AdaptationA change in the body or behavior of a species over a long period of time to help it survive in its environment.Ex: Hooves on prairie animals and webbed feet in aquatic animals

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Inherited TraitA trait passed on from one generation to another such as eye color or hair color.

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Learned BehaviorA behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught.