click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
wctermsunit11
Vertical Terms Unit 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adaptation | The process of adjusting to the surrounding conditions. |
| modification | The process of changing the environment. |
| continental island | An island formed by tectonic plate movement that causes the rising and folding of the ocean floor. |
| continental shelf | This is a portion of a continent that is submerged under the ocean and gradually slopes away from the continent. |
| barrier islands | Islands formed by sand deposited by sea currents on the continental shelf. |
| atoll | A circular shaped island that has formed from a coral reef. |
| ozone | A gaseous layer around the Earth's atmosphere that blocks harmful rays from the sun. |
| outback | This is arid inland areas of the Australian continent. |
| aboriginal | An adjective that describes anyone from an indigenous group anywhere in the world. |