geology 🪨 Flashcards
What do contour lines on a map represent?
Points of equal elevation.
What do closely spaced contour lines indicate?
Steep slopes.
What do widely spaced contour lines represent?
Gentle slopes or flat areas.
What is the definition of an earthquake?
Sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by movements along faults/volcanic activity.
What are the three main types of rocks?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
What is a cross section in geology?
A diagram that displays a vertical slice through layers of rock.
What does the law of superposition help infer?
The deeper a rock, the older it is.
What does the atmosphere influence in geological processes?
Weathering, erosion, and the formation of landforms.
What are the distinct layers of Earth’s structure?
- Crust
- Mantle
- Outer core
- Inner core
What are plate tectonics?
A scientific theory that the Earth’s lithosphere contains large tectonic plates which move around.
What are the three types of plate boundaries?
- Convergent Boundaries
- Divergent Boundaries
- Transform Boundaries
What does Moh’s hardness scale measure?
The hardness of minerals on a scale from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).
What plays a significant role in the formation of river deltas and beaches?
Sediment transport and deposition.
What is the relationship between volcanic activity and tectonic processes?
Volcanic activity is often connected to plate boundaries and hotspots.
In geology, what is meant by perspective?
Different viewpoints or methods used to interpret geological processes.
Fill in the blank: __________ are used to analyze seismic data regarding earthquakes.
Graphs
True or False: The atmosphere has no impact on geological processes.
False
