EARTH SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE (Geology, Weather)
Earth – The planet we live on.
Crust – Earth’s outer layer.
Mantle – Middle layer.
Core – Inner part of Earth (outer and inner core).
Mineral – Natural solid substance in rocks.
Rock – Solid mixture of minerals.
Igneous rock – Formed from cooled lava or magma.
Sedimentary rock – Formed from layers of sediments.
Metamorphic rock – Changed by heat and pressure.
Soil – Mixture of minerals, air, and organic matter.
Weather – Day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.
Climate – Long-term weather pattern.
Temperature – How hot or cold something is.
Precipitation – Rain, snow, hail, sleet.
Evaporation – Water turns into vapor.
Condensation – Vapor turns into liquid.
Water cycle – Movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation.
Cloud – Water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.
Hurricane – Strong storm with winds and rain.
Tornado – Rotating column of air.
Earthquake – Shaking of Earth’s surface.
Volcano – Mountain that erupts lava and ash.
Erosion – Movement of soil or rock by wind, water, or ice.
Weathering – Breaking down of rocks.
Fossil – Remains or imprint of once-living things.
Natural resources – Materials from nature used by humans.