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parent rock


Igneous or sedimentary rock in its original state before metamorphism takes place (Lesson 27)
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low pressure system


Weather condition that occurs in areas of low atmospheric pressure and usually results in some degree of precipitation (Lesson 28)
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Thermosphere


The region of the upper atmosphere in which temperature increases; includes all of the atmosphere above the mesosphere (Lesson 28)
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activated complex


Highest point or peak on an energy diagram; represents the highest energy point between the reactant's and product's transition state (Lesson 12)
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atmosphere


The body of gases that surrounds a celestial body such as Earth (Lesson 28)
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cementation


The last stage in the formation of sedimentary rock; formed when mineral material bonds with sediment clasts (Lesson 27)
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supernatant


Liquid portion of a solution or suspension that remains after a precipitate has settled to the bottom of the container (Lesson 13)
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temporary magnet


Magnetized material that can lose its magnetic properties (Lesson 24)
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translucent


Permitting some light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the other side appear distorted or blurry (Lesson 22)
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absolute zero


The lowest point on the Kelvin scale (Lessons 19, 31)
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