Orange Vocab 12 Flashcards
1
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Rock
A
A hard, solid part of the earth that is not soil or metal
2
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Mineral
A
Non-living materials that come from the earth
3
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Dull
A
When something is not shiny
4
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Weathering
A
The breaking apart and changing of rocks
5
Q
Boulder
A
A really big rock
6
Q
Dissolve
A
To melt something in water
7
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Soil
A
The top layer of earth. It’s under the grass. Sometimes it’s called dirt
8
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Loam
A
The best soil for growing most kinds of plants. It’s usually a dark color.
9
Q
Natural resources
A
Useful materials that come from the Earth like soil and water
10
Q
Shelter
A
A place we live in that keeps us safe and warm, usually a house
11
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Fuel
A
Anything that is burned to make heat or power
