M-W Flashcards
Magma
a mixture of molten rock, crystals and gas
Metamorphic rocks
rocks created under pressure
Niche
the behavior of a species in specific condidtions
Omnivore
and animal that has of diet of plants and meat.
Plate tetonics
an outer shell of the earth divided up into seven parts.
Rain forest
a tropical habitat where it rains often.
Sediment
a mixture of broken down rocks, sand, and dirt.
Sedimentary Rock
a rock made of sediments and different rocks.
Topographic map
a map that shows both man made and natural landmarks such as hills or buildings.
Variable
any factor trait or condition that can exist in any different ways or options.
Volcano
an large hill filled with lava that builds up under ground.
Water Cycle
water going from the ground into the air and raining again.
Weather
what rain, snow, sun and sleet is called
Weathering
the wearing away of something because of weather.
Wetland
swamps, marshes and bogs.