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Earth science
sedimentary rock, fossil fuels, alternative energy
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Science
5th Grade
01/05/2015

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Term

Decompose/Decay

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Definition

breaking down of plants/animals 

ex: rotting, spoiling

Term
Inability
Definition
not able to do something
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Conserve

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Definition
to protect, save, or use very little
Term

Sedimentary rock

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Definition

sediment made into layers

by WEDCC

(weathering>erosion>

deposition>compaction>cementation)

Term

Organic Matter

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Definition
broken down remains of plants and animals
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Resource
Definition
source or supply of something that is useful such as energy
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Reproduce

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Definition

"re" means to do again

"produce" means to make

to make again

Term

Fossil fuels

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Definition
Coal, Oil, and natural gas made by organic matter buried in sedimentary rock over millions of years of heat and pressure
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