Claim - What the author believes or is trying to prove, Reason - The explanation for why the author believes the claim., Evidence - Facts or examples that support the claim, Argument - A claim plus reasons and evidence, Point of view - What the author thinks or feels about the topic, Purpose - The reason an author wrote a text (to convince, to persuade), Weathering - When rocks break down into smaller pieces., Erosion - When wind, water, or ice moves the broken pieces of rock from one place to another., Deposition - When the pieces of rock finally get dropped or settle in a new place., Compaction - When layers of tiny rock pieces press down on each other and squeeze together., Cementation - When minerals glue the compacted pieces together to form a rock., Sedimentary - A type of rock made from layers of tiny pieces of rock pressed and glued together over time., Fossil Fuel - Energy sources made from plants and animals that lived long ago., Coal - A black rock that is burned for energy; a type of fossil fuel., Oil - A thick liquid fossil fuel found deep underground., Petroleum - Another word for oil; used to make gasoline and many products., Natural gas - A gas fossil fuel found underground; used for cooking and heating., Heat - A type of energy that makes things warm or hot., Presure - A strong push or force that squeezes something., Decay - When plants or animals slowly break down or rot after they die.,

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