geo Flashcards

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evaporation

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liquid converted into vapor

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2
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theory of plate tections?

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it is the scientific theory that attempts to explain why the earths crust acts the way it does and produces the landforms we see on the earths surface

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3
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types of plate boudaries?

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divergent,convergent and transforms

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4
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difference between instructive and extrusive?

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maga is a mixture of molten rock gases and liquids and is formed in the mantel.
As it pass through the crust most of it cools before reaching the surface, this form instructive features. if magma reaches the earths surfce it forms extructive

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5
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codensation

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vapor converted into water droplets

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6
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precipitataion

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water falling from the atmosphere

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7
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transpiration

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plants loose water through leaves

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8
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evapotranspiration

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loss of water from the land by evoporation and transpiration

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9
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infiltration

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the process by which water enters the soil

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10
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percolation

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the process by which water moves downwaards through the soil

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