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| The method used by scientists to solve problems. They analyze facts and observations, formulate hypotheses, and test the validity of the hypotheses with experiments and and additional observations |
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| The rock cycle is a fundamental concept in geology that describes the dynamic transitions through geologic time among the three main rock types: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. |
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| Internal vs. External processes |
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| Internal processes are on the inside while external processes are on the outside |
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| hazard, disaster and catastrophe |
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| hazard= a natural process poses a threat to human life or property. disaster= lead to by a hazard, when an event causes significant damage to life or property. Catastrophe= when a natural event kills or injures large numbers of people or causes major property damage. Goes- hazard, disaster, catastrophe in severity |
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| uppermost part of the lithosphere |
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