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Geology
The science that comprises the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which it is shaped and changed.
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Chaotic terrain
Earth science; Geology
Regions of fractured, jumbled rocks on Mars that apparently collapsed when groundwater suddenly surged outward.
Erratic
Earth science; Geology
A stone or boulder, glacially transported from place of origin and left in an area of different bedrock composition.
Volcanic extrusive rocks
Earth science; Geology
Magma that erupts onto the surface is called lava. It cools very quickly because the temperature at the surface is relatively low, and crystals will probably cease growth because the liquid is ...
Feldspars
Earth science; Geology
A group of abundant rock forming minerals of the general formula: MAl(Al,Si) 3 O 8 , where M can be K,Na,Ca,Ba,Rb,Sr, or Fe. Feldspars are the most widespread of any mineral group and constitute 60% ...
Enstatite
Earth science; Geology
A common rock forming mineral of the orthhopyroxene group, (Mg,Fe)SiO 3 . It is isomorphous with hypersthene. It is an essential constituent of many igneous rocks.
Fault-bounded troughs
Earth science; Geology
A long linear depression defined and bordered by a crack or break in the crust of a planet along which slippage or movement can take place.
Eolian systems
Earth science; Geology
Pertaining to the wind, esp. said of such deposits as loess and dune sand, of sedimentary structures such as wind formed ripple marks, or erosion and deposition accomplished by the wind.
