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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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Sierra
Earth science; Geology
A high, rugged group of mountains that has an irregular outline somewhat like the teeth of a saw.
Water table
Earth science; Geology
The surface between the zone of saturation and the zone of aeration.
Strip mine
Earth science; Geology
A mine that is dug in strips at the surface of the Earth, rather than being dug deep underground.
Pahoehoe
Earth science; Geology
A type of lava that has a smooth, swirled surface. The swirled surface forms when the lava cools and hardens.
Quarry
Earth science; Geology
An open pit from which stone is gotten by digging, cutting, or blasting. Quarry stone is usually used for building.
Taiga
Earth science; Geology
A forest located in the far northern regions, just south of the tundra. The taiga is a kind of biome.
Volcano
Earth science; Geology
A vent in the surface of the Earth, from which lava, ash, and gases erupt, forming a structure that is roughly conical.
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