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A cavern is a large cave. Generally a cave is considered to be a cavern if it is large and extends a long way underground. Caverns often have other geological features within them such as stalactites or stalagmites. The exploration of caves and caverns is known as speleology.
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What is one unique feature on planet Earth?
So far, Earth is the only planet we know of that has intelligent life.
What is a unique feature to the earth?
The planet Earth is the only planet which we know to contain life. There may be others, but we have not found them yet. So for now, Earth is unique.
What is a underground cavern?
An underground cavern is a large cave or chamber typically found beneath the Earth's surface. These formations are often created through geological processes such as erosion, dissolution of rock, or volcanic activity. Underground caverns can contain unique ecosystems and geological features.
Which geological feature forms over time when Earth's crust cracks and the piece moves upward?
This is one way that mountains form.
Too much water or not enough water damage Earth more?
The amount of water on/in the Earth (the planet) has been fixed for eons of geological time and plays a part in the great geological processes. As the amount of water is fixed, your question is meaningless.
Some examples of geological processes are?
Geological processes are processes that shape or change the physical makeup of the planet. If you think about it you will realize that things like erosions, earthquakes, and meteor impact change the earth which makes them geological processes. (:
How has Earth and life upon the planet changed over time?
The Earth underwent geological processes and life on Earth underwent evolutionary processes and the two are inextricably linked. Life terraformed Earth.
What are the different geological forces that shape the earth?
There are seven main geological forces that shape the planet Earth. These forces are Aeolian processes, biological processes, fluvial processes, glacial processes, hill slope processes, igneous processes, and tectonic processes.
What is earth's most dominant feature?
It's seas, that's why we're called the Blue Planet.
Why is earth called and active planet and what does it mean?
In the case of Earth, "active" means that the planet has geological processes happening that are moving and reforming the planetary crust. These processes are driven by heat from the planets core which cause the planets substance to convect slowly.
What distinguishing feature is known about earth?
It is the only (known) planet to uphold life. -Katelyn, 6th grade
What is a geological disaster?
A geological disaster is when the structure of the earth changes.
