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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Earth and space. The student knows that there are processes on Earth that create patterns of change.
Glossary terms and definitions are consistent across kindergarten through high school in the TEKS Guide. The definitions are intended to give educators a common understanding of the terms regardless of what grade level they teach. Glossary definitions are not intended for use with students.

a natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result; a continuing natural or biological activity or function