1. Unit 4: Thinking Like a Scientist Theme 8: What Makes Soil Different? http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/wishyouwerehere/classpages/logan/logan_files/logan_files/image001.jpg

2. consist- to be made up of items such as sand, clay, and other things A block house consists of different shapes including triangles, squares, and rectangles. http://www.peanutgallery.com.au/catalogue/blocks_and_building/plan_toys_50_wooden_building_blocks/image/?size=800x800&helper =1265712158.56

3. geology- the study of rocks, soil, and other related things Geology has to do with the study rocks which I find interesting. http://www.gsi.ir/Images//Geology.bmp

4. property- a characteristic or feature of that object One property of soil is that it turns to mud when it gets wet. http://www.katyhousesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/ec8e18f543078b8.jpg8

5. layer- one part of a group of things that are one on top of another The rain forest has many layers that animals live in. http://www.solcomhouse.com/images/LAYER500copy.jpg

6. artificial- something that is not natural; it is made by human beings Artificial nails can be used when real nails can’t grow quickly enough. http://www.worldwidebeautystore.com/images/ad_nail_acrylic.jpg

7. combine- to mix or put things together Chefs combine different fruits to make a fruit salad. http://media.photobucket.com/image/combine%20mix/doctorsin/resizedFotolia_7628449_XS.jpg

8. separate- to divide it or put it into different parts Keep chicken separated from other foods when cooking to avoid cross-contamination. http://www.chicken.org.au/files/_system/Image/FoodInformation/FoodSafety/Food%20Handling%20and%20Prepared%20Foo d%2014%20-%20Keeping%20Vegies%20and%20Raw%20Meat%20Separate%201.jpg

9. texture- the way something feels Wood floors have different textures. http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktzubhrWkx1qaokjd.png

10. replace- to put something in the place of something else Plumbers replace broken faucets. http://z.about.com/d/homerepair/1/5/_/1/-/-/replace.jpg

11. particles- small pieces of something Many dirt particles fell onto the floor when I shook out the rug. http://www.rd.com/images/tfhimport/2005/20050501_Dust_Control_page004img004_size2.jpg