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Earth Science Week 4 - 2nd Sem
Earth Science Week 4
7
Science
5th Grade
01/27/2008

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Term

Creep

Definition

Move slowly

 

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Term

Gravity

Definition

The force that pulls objects toward each other

 

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Term

Humus

Definition

Decaying plant and animal material in soil; rich in nutrients

 

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Mass Movement

Definition

A sudden downhill movement of rock or soil, because of gravity.

 

Examples: landslide, mudslide, creep, sink hole

 

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Retain

Definition

To continue to hold or have

 

Example: Some soils retain more water

 

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Sinkhole

Definition

A large hole in the ground that opens suddenly

 

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Soil

Definition

A material made of tiny pieces of rock, minerals, and decayed plant and animal matter

 

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