Wind glacier
This is the shape that a valley glacier creates
What is a U
this is the movement of sediments
what is erosion
this is the scale used to measure the hardness of a rock
what is the mohs scale?
The science of Mapmaking.
What is cartography?
what is a continental glacier
this is the tendency of a solid material to undergo slow deformation
what is creep?
this is a mineral composed of carbon, characterized by its extreme hardness and brilliant refractive qualities.
what is a diamond?
Lines running parallel to the equator
What is latitude?
This is a flat, extensive landform composed of glacial sediments, deposited by meltwater from a glacier
What is an outwash plain?
This is when weather breaks down a landform
what is weathering
this is a precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
what is a gem?
the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
What is longitude?
This is a glacier that carves out valleys
what is a valley glacier
this is a geological process where a mass of material, slides down a slope along a curved surface
what is slump?
this is the parts of a rock that comes off when you drag it on a surface
this is a streak
maps using lines, symbols, and colors to represent changes in elevation and features on Earth’s surface
Topographic Map
This is a landform composed of till
what is a moraine?
what is mudflow
this is a crystalline igneous rock with crystals several centimeters to several meters in length.
what is a pegamite
180° meridian, serves as the transition line for calendar days.
What is the International Date Line?