Chapter 1 Lesson 2 The Geosphere

Front

What is a mineral's ability to reflect light called?

Back

Luster

Front

What is created when all rocks are weathered and eroded?

Back

Sediment

Front

What do we call the ability of a mineral to break along smooth flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

Front

What type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What best describes the INNER CORE of the Earth?

Back

It is the hottest, densest, and made of solid iron.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Erosion

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the term for rocks formed from the accumulation of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary rock