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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Minerals. a substance that occurs naturally in rocks. Igneous Rock. Rocks made by cooled lava. material, originally suspended in a liquid, that settles at the bottom of the liquid when it is left standing for a long time. Sediment. Rocks formed layers of silt .

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary

  2. Minerals a substance that occurs naturally in rocks

  3. Igneous Rock Rocks made by cooled lava

  4. material, originally suspended in a liquid, that settles at the bottom of the liquid when it is left standing for a long time Sediment

  5. Rocks formed layers of silt Sedimentary Rocks

  6. Rocks formed by heat and pressure

  7. The disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals by natural processes Weathering

  8. the wearing away of rock by physical breakdown from water, wind, or ice Erosion

  9. A person who studies the structure of the Earth or another planet, especially its rocks, soil, and minerals, and its history and origins Geologist

  10. Exploring caves Spelunking

  11. Stalactite Stalagmite

  12. Make a true statement about this map.

  13. TAX an amount of money taken by a government from its citizens and used to run the government

  14. a buyer of goods or services Consumer

  15. Revolution the overthrow of a ruler or political system

  16. Aqueduct Definition: A Roman structure built to carry water over long distances

  17. Thermometer Definition: A devise for measuring temperature based on the expansion and contraction of mercury of alcohol.

  18. Barometer Definition: an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

  19. Rain gauge Definition: A graduated devise to measure rain fall

  20. Altimeter Definition: A devise that measures the distance above sea level

  21. Representative Definition: A person who is elected by the people to speak or act for them.

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