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Geology
The science that comprises the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which it is shaped and changed.
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sierra
Earth science; Geology
A high, rugged group of mountains that has an irregular outline somewhat like the teeth of a saw.
taiga
Earth science; Geology
A forest located in the far northern regions, just south of the tundra. The taiga is a kind of biome.
stalactite
Earth science; Geology
An icicle-shaped accumulation of dripstone hanging from cave roof.
strait
Earth science; Geology
A narrow passage of water that joins two larger bodies of water. The strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean.
stratum
Earth science; Geology
A layer of rock or other material. A rock stratum looks different from the rock strata above and below it.
strip mine
Earth science; Geology
A mine that is dug in strips at the surface of the Earth, rather than being dug deep underground.
volcano
Earth science; Geology
A vent in the surface of the Earth, from which lava, ash, and gases erupt, forming a structure that is roughly conical.
