The Earth's Surface Matching
Match the terms with their definitions.
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The theory that says the earth has an outer crust that shifts and forms mountains, valleys, and other physical features.
Waves of energy due to the vibration of earthquakes.
Rock that has been changed by high pressure and temperature within the earth's crust.
Rock that is formed when melted rock hardens.
Rock that is formed from particles created during the erosion and weathering of the earth's crust.
The time that geologists use to date the events that occurred during the early development of the earth.
High winds make topsoil airborne and create a severe dust storm.
a. seismic waves
b. igneous rock
c. Plate tectonics
d. Geologic time
e. Dust Bowl
f. metamorphic rock
g. sedimentary rock
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