An area of land that rises considerably around the surrounding land
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Lowland
Areas that are closer to sea level and lie below 200m
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Weathering
The breakdown of material in situ by chemical, physical and biological processes
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Erosion
The wearing away and removal of material by a moving force, such as a breaking wave
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Ice Ages
Periods of time when the surface temperatures in temperate latitudes were lower than average, allowing ice sheets to grow in size in northern latitudes & move to cover more areas further south
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Drift
All sediments deposited by glaciers
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Geology
The study of rocks and their formation, structure and composition
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Igneous
Rocks formed within the interior of the Earth & shaped by heat
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Sedimentary
Rocks produced by layers of sediment, usually at the bottom of the sea
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Metamorphic
Rocks that have been changed as a result of heat and pressure being applied to them over long periods of time
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Soils
The top layer of the Earth in which plants grow; it contains organic and inorganic material
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Coniferous
Trees that are evergreen and have needle-shaped leaves
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Deciduous
Trees that shed their leaves during winter to retain moisture, aka broadleaved trees
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Impermeable
A surface or substance that doesn't allow water to pass through it
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Tors
Natural piles of stone found on the tops of low hills
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Climate
The long-term average of the temp and rainfall experienced at a location
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Freeze-thaw cycle
1. Water seeps into cracks and fractures in the rock 2.When the water freezes it expands about 9% in volume & wedges the rock apart 3.When repeated the rock breaks into pieces
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Urban (built)
Refers to areas that have been built by people, towns and cities
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Rural
Areas which are not urban; characteristic of the countryside rather than towns and cities
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Areas that are closer to sea level and lie below 200m
Back
Lowland
Card 3
Front
The breakdown of material in situ by chemical, physical and biological processes
Back
Card 4
Front
The wearing away and removal of material by a moving force, such as a breaking wave
Back
Card 5
Front
Periods of time when the surface temperatures in temperate latitudes were lower than average, allowing ice sheets to grow in size in northern latitudes & move to cover more areas further south
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