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RR Lyrae stars pulsate, but with shorter periods and lower luminosities than Cepheids.
Continental Collisions
The process where two or more continental plates converge, leading to mountain building, seismic activity, and crustal deformation.
Erosional Remnant
A landform left standing after the surrounding terrain has been eroded away, often showcasing resistant geologic features.
Granite
A coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, usually found in the continental crust.
Mesa
A flat-topped, steep-sided landform that rises sharply above the surrounding landscape, typical in arid and semi-arid regions.
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