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Geological Process
terms from Chapter 4 of The Geology Book
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Alps, Himalayas, Appalachians, and Rocky Mountains are all examples of what type of mountain formation? | folded mountains |
| When molten lava is pushed out onto the surface, it forms what type of mountain? | Volcanic mountains |
| What is the term for a broad, flat-topped hill that rises above the surrounding lowlands? | mesa |
| If all of the sedimentary rock is scraped off, and the granite core is exposed, what probably caused this? | glacier |
| Water, plants, animals, chemicals, and ocean waves are all part of which process? | erosion |
| What occurs when tiny bubbles in moving water explode inwardly? | Cavitation |
| Underwater earthquakes and volcanic erruption can cause huge waves called what? | tsunamis |