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What are broad regions of relatively undisturbed sedimentary deposits lifted by a tectonic process called?

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Plateaus

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What type of rock is formed when water deposits sediment that compresses into flat or nearly flat layers?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the geologic term for the tectonic processes that result in the formation of mountains?

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Orogeny

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True or False: A mountain is defined as a natural elevation of the earth’s surface that rises more or less abruptly to a summit.

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TRUE

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True or False: A hill is defined as anything under 3,000 ft.

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FALSE

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What is the primary process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

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Compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the difference between a mountain and a hill in terms of elevation?

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A mountain is typically higher than 1,000 feet, while a hill is generally lower.

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What geological feature is formed by the uplift of the Earth's crust?

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Mountains.

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What is the term for the flat areas where sediment accumulates?

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Basins.

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What are the two main types of geological processes that shape the Earth's surface?

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Erosional and depositional processes.