Weathering The process of wind or water breaking down rock into soil, sand and other tiny pieces 4 th 6 Weeks

Erosion The process of moving sediment from one place to another 4 th 6 Weeks

Deposition The process of dropping or depositing sediment in a new place 4 th 6 Weeks

Destructive Force A force that tears down the land on Earth 4 th 6 Weeks

Constructive Force A force that builds up the land on Earth 4 th 6 Weeks

Sedimentary Rock A rock formed by sediment that is deposited in layers, that is formed over time. Fossils are found here. 4 th 6 Weeks

Fossil Fuels The remains of plants and animals buried in the Earth. Created by millions of years of heat and pressure. Ex: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas. 4 th 6 Weeks

Model A picture, idea or object that stands for an object or process 4 th 6 Weeks

Adaptation A change in the body or behavior of a species over a long period of time to help it survive in its environment. Ex: Hooves on prairie animals and webbed feet in aquatic animals 6 th 6 Weeks

Inherited Trait A trait passed on from one generation to another such as eye color or hair color. 6 th 6 Weeks

Learned Behavior A behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught.