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Changing Earth
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12
Science
5th Grade
04/13/2011

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Term
The four layers of the earth.
Definition

The four layers of the earth are: 

 

crust

 

mantle

 

outer core

 

inner core

Term
Lithosphere   
Definition
The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the top part of the mantle.
Term
Plate
Definition
Broken up pieces of the lithosphere.
Term
The three major kinds of plate boundaries.
Definition
Convergent 2 types,sliding,spreading.
Term
What causes earthquakes?
Definition
Plate movement/shaking of earth's surface caused by the release of energy/pressure along a fault.
Term
How do volcanoes form?
Definition
volcanes are formed when one plate moves below another plate and partially melts to make magma.
Term
Construtive vs. Destrctive processes in nature.
Definition

constructive builds something and destrctive destroys something.

 

Term
weathering-what are the two types? What is the difference between these two types.
Definition
Chemical is acid rain. Mechanical is ice  wedging into rocks or glass.
Term
Parts and layers of soil
Definition
The layers of soil are.The topsoil,the subsoil and the bedrock  
Term
Erosion
Definition
Is the movement of materials away from a scrting way.
Term
Wave Erosion
Definition
Waves wear down the rocks and beaches.Harbors and inletsform as some areas erode more quickly than others.
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Wind Erosion
Definition
Farmers are affecter because wind is blowing the topsoil off and it is not good for the plants. Farmers try prevent wind erosion by planting trees and less plowing.
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