Shared Flashcard Set

Details

2-3a sedimentary cards
Sedimentary environment flashcards
7
Geology
Undergraduate 1
02/03/2010

Additional Geology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
[image]
Definition
Alluvial fan: are built by slowing streams and stream branches depositing sediments along the edge of the current.
This frequently occurs at the mouths of narrower canyons, because streams slow where their channels widen and slopes become gentler.
Term
[image]
Definition
Streaming rivers.
Term
[image]
Definition
wetlands and deepwater habitats, A lake or lake-like place
Term
[image]
Definition
Very dry biome, with almost no precipitation
Term
[image]
Definition
wetland, surrounded by a large body of water.
Term
[image]
Definition
A land that is formed on the mouth of the river, flooded with water, water constantly flowing through
Term
[image]
Definition
land along a large body of water
Supporting users have an ad free experience!