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Land and Water
Land and Water Benchmark
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Science
4th Grade
11/09/2011

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Term
Water Vapor
Definition
forms when water on Earth heats up and rises into the air
Term
Weathering
Definition
  • The process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces, including soil. 
  • can be caused by water
  • example: potholes in the road
Term
Erosion
Definition
  • A wearing away and movement of weathered materials. 
  • can be caused by wind, water, and ice
  • example: fast moving river carries soil
Term
Greatest amount of erosion will most likely occur at:
Definition
a slope with no plants
Term
Gravel
Definition
  • is the heaviest
Term
Evaporation
Definition
  • The sun heats up water (liquid) in oceans, lakes, streams, and puddles and turns into water vapor (gas) 
  • examples: boiling water from a pot
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