GEO-G / GEO-L Flashcards
‘IG-NIM-BRITE
ˈig-nəm-ˌbrīt
A hard rock formed by solidification of chiefly fine deposits of volcanic ash
CAPPADOCIA
RE-‘PO-SI-TO-RY
rɪˈpɑː.zɪ.tɔːr.i
A place where things are stored and can be found
ES-‘CARP-MENT
esˈkɑːrp.mənt
A steep slope or cliff, such as one that marks the edge of a range of hills
‘CRE-VICE
ˈkrev.ɪs
A small, narrow crack or space, especially in the surface of rock
RIVULET
A very small stream or flow of liquid
GEOLOGY
Study of the Earth
GORGE
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, created by streams or rivers cutting through hard rocks
HINTERLAND
the land behind the banks of the river or the coast, or the cities faraway from the big cities
RIFT
large crack on the crowd, street
CORUNDRUM
a very hard mineral that consists of alu oxide that can be synthesized
QUARRY
large artificial hole in the ground where stone, sand etc is dug for materials
GORGE
A narrow valley between hills or mountains, steep Rocky wall stream running through