Year 8 Geography Term 2 Glossary Words 2019

1. Also known as the lithosphere, this is the thin exterior layer of the Earth
3. A particular location on the surface of the earth
5. The study of every living and non-living component of the surface of the earth and atmosphere
6. The process of rock breaking down into smaller segments
10. Ice or snow, any form of water in its solid state of matter
12. A feature that's created and formed by nature
16. A harmful process that happens naturally, which puts humans at risk
17. The process of rock buckling because of pressure
18. The ridge in the Mid-Atlantic
21. Actions for reducing the possible or actual effects of a hazard.
22. A crack on an area of the earth's crust
23. A major area of the earth's crust that is slowly moving
24. Plants, animals and biomes; the living contents on Earth
25. The earth's crust folding and creating a mountain
27. Destruction of life and/or property are effects to this hazardous event
28. A thin layer made of gases surrounding the earth

2. The oceanic plates separating
4. The amount of all water on Earth, including water on the surface, underground and in the air
7. Natural forces causing an event that may result in serious cases such as death and/or property loss
8. Occurs when eroded material is laid down in a spot and builds up over time
9. A feature of the earth's surface formed naturally
11. A manmade feature
13. Places of symbolic cultural and spiritual value to specific groups of people
14. Material of the earth that is solid: rocks, soil and landforms
15. Plans, actions and tactics to cater for the effects on a hazard
19. Material wearing down and moving by elements like water, wind or ice
20. Refers to an area of the earth's surface that consists of a variety of features that give it a unique character
26. An area that consists of numerous places