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geogaphry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| landform processes | changes that occur in landforms |
| tidal wave | the "bulge" in the ocean's surface caused by the pull of the moon's gravity, which becomes high tide at each place it travels to |
| storm surge | the sudden rise in sea level caused by high winds pushing water toward coastlines |
| epicentre | the break point where earth's plates move suddenly, causing an earthquake |
| composite cone | a volcano made up of alternating layers of cinders and magma |
| shield cone | a volcano built entirely of magma |
| plate tectonics | the theory that all the continents were once joined together and are gradually drifting apart |
| igneous rock | solidified magma from inside the earth |
| metamorphic rock | changed rock |
| sedimentary rock | thick beds of sediment that have slowly solidified into rock |
| contour lines | lines on a map that connect points with the same elevation |
| topographic map | a very detailed map of physical and human features |
| elevation | the height above sea level |
| cross-section diagram | a diagram that shows the inside of an object, as though you had cut across it |
| river system | the whole network of streams and lakes that come together to form one river |
| dendritic drainage | the tree-like drainage pattern created if rivers cross a gradual slope over one basic type of rock |
| trellis drainage | the rectangular drainage pattern created if rivers flow through alternating bands of hard and soft rock |
| greenhouse gases | gases that capture solar radiation, this acts somewhat like a "roof" on the lower atmosphere |
| fossil fuels | fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals |
| global warming | the gradual increase in the temperature of the earth's surface |
| solar radiation | energy from the sun |
| greenhouse effect | the heating of the earth's surface caused by gases creating a "roof" over the lower atmosphere |
| tropical storm | a storm originating in the tropics and marked by high winds and often heavy rain, such as hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons |
| tropical disturbance | a weather phenomenon originating from warm ocean waters as cool air blows into the base of swirling mounds of warm, moist air heated by the sun |
| vortex | the rapid, spiralling winds of the tornado |
| Doppler radar | electronic soundings that measure the speed and rotation of winds and wind drafts |
| polar climate | severe winters and cool summers |
| tropical climate | hot temperatures in every season and a lot of moisture |
| temperate climate | moderate temperature conditions year round |
| air pressure | a measure of the density of air |
| desert climate | very dry weather conditions |
| maritime climate | warm summers and cool winters |
| continental climate | hot summers and cold winters |
| mountain climate | cooler than places at lower altitudes; often with heavy precipitation if located near coastlines |
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