The Geologic Story of Palo Duro CanyonMatthews, William Henry
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The Geologic Story of Palo Duro Canyon
Matthews, William Henry
Geology -- Texas -- Palo Duro State Park; Palo Duro State Park (Tex.)
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GLOSSARY
Abrasion—erosion of rock material by friction of solid particles moved
by water, ice, wind, or gravity.
Absolute time—geologic time measured in years. Compare with relative
time.
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