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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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Peninsula
Earth science; Geology
An area of land that projects into a body of water. Three sides of peninsula are bordered by water.
Prairie
Earth science; Geology
A large area of flat or rolling grassland. The prairies of North America extend from the Great Lakes to the Rockey Mountains.
North Pole
Earth science; Geology
The most northern point of the Earth. The North Pole is the northern end of the axis on which the Earth rotates.
Strait
Earth science; Geology
A narrow passage of water that joins two larger bodies of water. The strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
Stratum
Earth science; Geology
A layer of rock or other material. A rock stratum looks different from the rock strata above and below it.
Natural resource
Earth science; Geology
Any part of the Earth or its atmosphere that is necessary or useful to humans. Forests, mineral deposits, and fresh water are natural resources.
Oasis
Earth science; Geology
An area in a desert where there is enough water for plants to grow. An oasis forms when groundwater lies close enough to be reached by wells.
