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Science 3-2
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fault | crack in the crust along which movement takes place |
| Plateau | a high landform with a flat top. |
| Fold | bend in the rock layers (scrunching) |
| Mountain | tall landform that rises to a peak |
| Earthquake | sudden shaking of the rock that makes up Earth's crust. |
| Seismic wave | vibration caused by an earthquake |
| Seismograph | instrument that detects and records earthquakes. |
| Volcano | mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth's crust |