Geology Pt. 1 CIA Review

Front

What is the main reason for finding whale bones on top of a mountain?

Back

It was once covered by an ocean.

Front

What do earthquakes and volcanoes have in common?

Back

They both occur often where tectonic plates meet.

Front

What is the process called when a glacier deposits rocks in oceans and lakes?

Back

Deposition.

Front

Why do many earthquakes and volcanoes occur near the 'Ring of Fire'?

Back

Plate boundaries are located there.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the layer of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the Earth's innermost layer called?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer core.

Front

What natural phenomenon is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Earthquake.