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Competency 39 Earth and Space Science
TExES EC-6 Generalist Test
13
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Professional
11/03/2010

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Term
rocks
Definition
________ are naturally formed mineral matter
Term
sedimentary rock
Definition
this type of rock is carried by moving wind, water, or ice
Term
igneous rocks
Definition
volcanic rocks are classified as...
Term
metamorphic rocks
Definition
rocks formed from heat and pressure are called
Term
igneous rocks
Definition
rocks that form when magma cools or lava hardens are called
Term
clay
Definition
this type of soil hold water well, is dense, but makes it difficult for plants to grow
Term
sandy
Definition
this type of soil does not hold water well and is not good for growing plants
Term
  1. sand
  2. clay
  3. humus
Definition
name 3 types of soil
Term
rock
Definition
the continuous changing of rocks on the earth is known as the _________ cycle
Term
water
Definition
the movement of water from the earth's surface into the air and back to the earth again is known as the __________ cycle.
Term
the water cycle would be interrupted, causing living organisms to look for and use available amounts of freshwater to survive
Definition

what would happen if the temperature in the atmosphere increased?

what would living organisms have to do?

Term
transpiration
Definition
  • the movement of water through plants
  • an example would be a link between water and the green color of the grass
Term
nutrient cycle
Definition

this cycle

  • describes how carbon and nitrogen travels between plants and animals
  • the plant use sun's energy and produce protiens and nutrients
  • animals eat the plants
  • nutrients return back to soil/plant once the animal die
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