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Magma

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a mixture of molten rock, crystals and gas

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Metamorphic rocks

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rocks created under pressure

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Niche

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the behavior of a species in specific condidtions

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Omnivore

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and animal that has of diet of plants and meat.

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Plate tetonics

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an outer shell of the earth divided up into seven parts.

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Rain forest

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a tropical habitat where it rains often.

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Sediment

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a mixture of broken down rocks, sand, and dirt.

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Sedimentary Rock

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a rock made of sediments and different rocks.

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Topographic map

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a map that shows both man made and natural landmarks such as hills or buildings.

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Variable

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any factor trait or condition that can exist in any different ways or options.

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Volcano

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an large hill filled with lava that builds up under ground.

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Water Cycle

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water going from the ground into the air and raining again.

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Weather

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what rain, snow, sun and sleet is called

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Weathering

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the wearing away of something because of weather.

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Wetland

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swamps, marshes and bogs.

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Wind

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a flow of gases on a large scale.