5.8, 5.7, and 5.2 Science SOL Review

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is a layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core, composed mainly of liquid iron and nickel.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and volume.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are cemented together.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is the crust?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and soil.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, such as water or air.