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Vocabulary for Chap. 2

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High LatitudeAreas far from the equator
RevolutionTrip around the sun
Solar EnergyEnergy from the sun
RotationComplete spin of Earth on its axis
Low LatitudeAreas nearest the equator
LatitudeDistance north or south of the equator
WeatheringThe process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces
EvaporationWater turns from a liquid to a gas
Water VaporWater in the form of a gas
ErosionThe movement of sediment from one location to another
ContinentsLarge landmasses
Water CycleThe movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back
EarthquakeSudden, violent movements of Earth's curst
LavaMagma that reaches Earth's surface
PrecipitationWater that falls to Earth's surfaces as rain, snow, etc.
Fresh WaterWater without salt
TropicsRegions close to the equator
Surface WaterWater that is found in Earth's streams, rivers and lakes
Ground WaterWater that is found below Earth's surface
GlaciersLarge areas of slow moving ice
IslandsAreas of land completely surrounded by water
PlainsStretches of mostly flat land
MountainsLand that rises higher than 2,000 feet
PeninsulasLand surrounded by water on three sides
ValleysAreas of low land located between mountains or hills


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Canton Middle School
Canton, SD

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