Earth Surface Flashcards
arches
curved rock formations, formed by a combination of erosional forces.
butte
an isolated hill with steep, even sides, and a flat top.
deposition
the dropping of sand and rock carried by wind or water as it slows down or from ice that melts.
earthquake
energy waves passing through Earth caused by a sudden shift of the Earth’s crust along a fault.
erode
to wear away by the action of water, wind, or glaciers.
erosion
the process of moving weathered bits of rock from one place to another.
fault
a crack in the Earth’s crust that allows the crust to slip.
geological
relating to the structure of Earth and the changes that have taken place over the years.
glaciers
thick layers of ice.
uplift
part of Earth’s surface that rises above the surrounding land by great forces of heat and pressure deep wihtin the Earth.
volcano
an opening in Earth’s crust that allows hot, melted rock, ash, and gases to erupt outward.
weathering
the physical break up of rocks on Earth’s surface into smaller pieces of rock or sand.
