Geology Flashcards
The height of land, such as mountain, above sea level or the earth’s surface.
Altitude
Solid rock lying beneath the soil and other loose material on the surface of the earth
Bedrock
A steep sided hill, often standing alone
Butte
A large cave
Cavern
To cause to form solid structures, known as crystals
Crystallize
Naturally occurring mass of mineral material
Deposit
An instance of shooting forth violently
Eruption
The remains of a plant or an animal that live long ago, often found in layers of rock in an old streams or river beds
Fossil
Scientist who specializes in the study of the earth
Geologist
Natural Hot Springs that sprays steam and boiling water into the air at a regular intervals
Geyser
A large mass of ice that move slowly overland formed over a period in areas where snow accumulates faster than it melts
Glacier
A mineral or rock from which valuable metal can be extracted
Ore
Having tiny openings into or through which liquid or gas can pass
Porous
A person who searches for valuable minerals or oil.
Prospector
The physical features of a place or region, such as its hills, valley, rivers, forests, rock formations.
Topography
