Changes in Landforms & Oceans Unit Review

Front

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma

Front

What is magma called when it reaches Earth's crust?

Back

Lava

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth is liquid and located between the crust and the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the process called when sediment is moved by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is a wall of earth or concrete that holds back rising water called?

Back

Levee

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of rocks and soil?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces?

Back

Physical Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Transportation