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Vocab for retake
Science Retake
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plateau | A large, nearly level area of land that has been uplifted or elevated above the surrounding area. |
| Rock Column | A sequence of rocks that can be seen at 6 different National parks. |
| Formation | |
| Differential Erosion | Landforms shaped like steps or cliffs and slopes that are formed with this process. A mountain or Plateau is made up of both soft, weak rocks, and harder, more resistant rocks. The weaker rocks wear away faster, leaving behind knobs and cliffs of more res |
| Sandstone, Limestone, and Shale | The 3 main rocks types found in the Grand Canyon. |