GEO-G / GEO-L Flashcards

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‘IG-NIM-BRITE

ˈig-nəm-ˌbrīt

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A hard rock formed by solidification of chiefly fine deposits of volcanic ash

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CAPPADOCIA

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RE-‘PO-SI-TO-RY

rɪˈpɑː.zɪ.tɔːr.i

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A place where things are stored and can be found

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ES-‘CARP-MENT

esˈkɑːrp.mənt

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A steep slope or cliff, such as one that marks the edge of a range of hills

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‘CRE-VICE

ˈkrev.ɪs

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A small, narrow crack or space, especially in the surface of rock

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RIVULET

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A very small stream or flow of liquid

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GEOLOGY

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Study of the Earth

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GORGE

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a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, created by streams or rivers cutting through hard rocks

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HINTERLAND

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the land behind the banks of the river or the coast, or the cities faraway from the big cities

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RIFT

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large crack on the crowd, street

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CORUNDRUM

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a very hard mineral that consists of alu oxide that can be synthesized

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QUARRY

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large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand etc is dug for materials

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GORGE

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A narrow valley between hills or mountains, steep Rocky wall stream running through

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