vocab defenition Flashcards
(6 cards)
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acid/base
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a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.
2
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aquifer
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a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater.
3
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deposition
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the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch.
4
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ecorigion
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a major ecosystem defined by distinctive geography and receiving uniform solar radiation and moisture.
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erosiom
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the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
“the problem of soil erosion”
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evaporation
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the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
“snow cover prevents evaporation of water from the soil”
