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12 Cards in this Set
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Fault block mountain |
A mountain formed in an uplift |
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Folded mountain |
Mountain formed by compression |
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Volcanoes |
The vent and mountain that forms around it |
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Magma |
Melted rock below the surface |
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Constructive |
Volcanic activity that builds up mountains and islands |
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Destructive |
Volcanic eruption that damages the mountain or areas nearby |
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Ring of fire |
Lots of volcanoes along the boundary of the Pacific plate |
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Lava |
Magma once it reaches the surface |
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Compression |
A force that squeezes rock |
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Tension |
A force that pulls rock apart |
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Shearing |
A force that pushes rock forces in opposite directions |
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Vent |
The opening through which Magma escapes |
