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“Plain Geology”
U.S. Geological Survey
George Otis Smith
Abstract: The author conveys his thoughts on the overuse of technical language in the discussion and explanation of the natural sciences. Source: General Interest Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey, (http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip, 1997)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: American
Genre: Non-fictionReading Level: 12.0 Language: English File Name: 4122 Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.2.4: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts.LA.D.2.4: The student understands the power of language.
LA.E.1.4: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
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