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Cliffs Reveal Layers of Earth's History
悬崖显露地球历史的岩层
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Cliffs form where land meets sea or steep slopes erode.悬崖形成于陆地与海洋交汇处,或陡坡遭受侵蚀之处。
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Their vertical faces expose stacked layers of sedimentary rock.其垂直崖面暴露出层层叠叠的沉积岩。
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Each layer holds clues about past climates and ancient life.每一层都蕴藏着过去气候与远古生命的线索。
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Fossils in limestone or shale tell stories of old oceans.石灰岩或页岩中的化石讲述着古老海洋的故事。
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Harder rock layers resist erosion and cap softer ones below.较坚硬的岩层抗侵蚀能力强,覆盖在下方较软的岩层之上。
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Wind, waves, and rain slowly reshape cliff profiles over time.风、浪和雨水随时间推移缓慢重塑悬崖轮廓。
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Coastal cliffs show how sea level and land uplift interact.海岸悬崖揭示了海平面变化与陆地上升之间的相互作用。
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Geologists read these layers like pages in Earth’s history book.地质学家将这些岩层视作地球历史之书的一页页内容来解读。