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folded (Earth)
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A bend in a layer of rock or in another planar feature such as the cleavage of a mineral.
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Freezing
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the temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid. Increased pressure usually raises the freezing point.
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genetic material
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the genome is the entirety of an organism's hereditary information.
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Geologic Events
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Very important geological events in the world that are written down, such as the jurassic age.
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Germ Theory
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the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms.
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hardness ( minerals )
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Hardness is measured by the resistance which a smooth surface offers to abrasion.
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homeostasis
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Homeostasis is the process by which the body attempts to maintain a state of stable physiological balance.
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nuclear
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Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission.
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