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Match 8 key Earth Systems vocabulary words to their definitions. Underwater theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (NGSS.5-ESS2-1).
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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match
Page 2 — Answer Key
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What is included
✓ 8 key Earth Systems vocabulary words
✓ Scrambled definitions to match
✓ Underwater theme to keep kids motivated
✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary
✓ Answer key on page 2
✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size
✓ standard difficulty level
About This Activity
Explore the ocean floor and discover Earth's hidden underwater systems.
Vocabulary Words
CURRENTA continuous flow of water moving in one direction.
SEDIMENTTiny pieces of rock and soil that settle on ocean floors.
TRENCHA very deep, narrow valley on the ocean bottom.
EROSIONThe wearing away of rocks and soil by water or wind.
PLATEA large section of Earth's crust that moves slowly.
RIDGEAn underwater mountain range where new ocean floor forms.
PRESSUREThe force created by the weight of water above.
SALINITYThe amount of salt dissolved in ocean water.
About this Grade 5 Earth Systems Vocabulary Worksheet
This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 5 Science students learn key Earth Systems terms. The Underwater theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (NGSS.5-ESS2-1).