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Geological Intricacies of Central Uplands
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  • 1. Layered sedimentary rock formation common in upland stratigraphy
  • 4. Mechanical rock separation process contributing to hillside fracturing
  • 7. German term literally meaning 'iron head', referencing a prominent ore-rich peak
  • 9. Relating to a geologic period whose deposits influence upland soil profiles
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  • 2. Historic name for a mountainous crag known for its complex fault lines
  • 3. Triassic fossiliferous limestone acting as a geological marker in Central Europe
  • 5. Fine-grained sandstone resulting from post-orogenic sediment deposition
  • 6. German geological term describing a ridgeline fault uplift
  • 8. Pertaining to processes that sculpt upland landscapes by gradual wearing
  • 10. Describing crystalline basement rock common beneath sedimentary cover
  • 11. Metamorphic rock strip often found delineating tectonic boundaries
  • 12. Igneous rock derived from ancient volcanic activity shaping hill formations

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