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The view that most of earth's geological features are the result of large-scale catastrophes such as floods, volcanic eruptions, etc.
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Catastrophism
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The view that most of earth's geological features are the result of slow, gradual processes that have been at work for millions or even billions of years.
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Uniformitarianism
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The decayed remains of once-living creatures.
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Humus
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Formed from sediments (sand, silt, minerals, and other components of soil) that are laid down by water or some other agent.
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Sedimentary Rock
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Forms from molten rock (magma) that cools and solidifies.
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Igneous Rock
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The process by which rock and soil are broken down and transported away.
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Erosion
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Deposits that start on the ceiling and form an icicle-like structure hanging down.
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Stalactite
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Deposits that form a structure that rises from the ground.
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Stalagmite
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The meeting of a stalagmite and stalactite to form a single structure.
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Column
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A surface of erosion that separates one layer of rock from another.
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Unconformity
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When either sedimentary or igneous rock has undergone change due to extreme heat and pressure.
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Metamorphic rock
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Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth.
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Minerals
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The process by which rocks are broken down to form sediments.
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Weathering.
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