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Erosion
the movement of weathered rock
Sediment
tiny bits of rock or dead plant and animal matter
Humus
the dark part of soil that soaks up rainwater
Sedimentary Rock
rock formed from layers of sediment
Magma
melted rock inside the earth
Igneous Rock
rock that has melted then cooled and hardened
Deposition
the dropping off of weathered rock in a new place
Natural Resource
material on earth that is necessary or useful to people
Weathering
the slow process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces
Gem
another name to identify a valuable mineral such as diamond or ruby
Erosion
can be caused by water, wind, and glaciers
Streak
a mineral property that is identified by the powder left behind when it is rubbed across a surface
Metamorphic Rock
formed by heating and squeezing (pressure).
Granite
type of igneous rock.
Slate
type of metamorphic rock.
Sandstone
type of sedimentary rock.
Animals
ants, earthworms, and moles break up soil, which helps air and water get into the soil
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