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Earth Science Vocab 7

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AquiferAny geological formation containing or conducting ground water, esp. one that supplies the water for wells, springs, etc.,
ClastA fragment of rock that was broken from a larger rock or rock unit,
Dark EnergyIn physical cosmology, astronomy and celestial mechanics, dark energy is a hypothetical form of energy that permeates all of space and tends to increase the rate of expansion of the universe.,
EquinoxThe time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20).,
GalaxyA large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation and isolated from similar systems by vast regions of space.,
HurricaneA huge, rotating storm that forms over the ocean in the tropics, with strong winds and heavy rains.,
Lunar EclipseAn eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow.,
Moon PhaseA lunar phase or phase of the moon refers to the appearance of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer, usually on Earth.,
PhasesThe changing apparent shape of the moon as seen from the Earth,
Prevailing WindsThe winds that commonly blow in the same direction at a given latitude.,
RockA natural, stony material composed of one or more minerals.,
SoilA mixture of small rock fragments and decayed organic material that covers much of Earth’s land surface.,
Subtropical HighA significant belt of high pressure situated around the latitudes of 30°N in the Northern Hemisphere and 30°S in the Southern Hemisphere.,
TransportTo carry, move, or convey from one place to another.,
Water CycleThe natural sequence through which water passes into the atmosphere as water vapor, precipitates to earth in liquid or solid form, and ultimately returns to the atmosphere through evaporation.,



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