Basics of the Earth Review

Front

What is the variable that changes in an experiment on purpose?

Back

Independent Variable

Front

Which type of rock can change just like a caterpillar changing to a butterfly?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

What is the innermost part of the Earth layers?

Back

Inner Core

Front

Is the rock cycle linear?

Back

False

Front

Do convection currents move the plates around on the inner core?

Back

False

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made up of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core