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Shield
The base rock of an ancient mountain region that has been worn away, leaving a rocky landform region
Plateau
A high, flat region that has been lifted up by movements of Earth's surface
Plate Tectonics
The theory that Earth's Surface is made up of rigid plates that are pushed by forces inside the planet
Weathering
The breaking down of rocks by physical or chemical processes.
Erosion
The wearing away of Earth's surface by wind, water, or glacial action.