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7th Grade
10/07/2009

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Magma
Definition
Molten rock
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continent
Definition
one of seven large landmasses on the earth's surface.
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tetonic plate
Definition
a large rigid section of the earth's crust that is in constant motion.
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earthquake
Definition
a sudden movement of the earth's crust followed by a series of.
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ring of fire
Definition
a zonme nof volcanoes around the pacific pcean.
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volcano
Definition
an opening in t6he earth's crust from which moltin rock, ash. and hot gases flow or are thrown out.
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weathering
Definition
the gradual physical and chemical breakdown nof rocks onthe earth's surface.
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erosion
Definition
the weathering away and movement of weatherd materials by water,wind,or ice.
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sediment
Definition
peices of rock in the form of sand, stone or split deposited by wind,water,or ice
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glacier
Definition
a large, slow-moving mass of ice.
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drainage basin
Definition
the area drained by a major river.
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ground water
Definition
water found beneath the earth's surface.
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hydrologic cycle
Definition
the cirulations of water between the earth, the oceans, and the atmospher.
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