ACP Spring Review Layers of the Earth and Rocks

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

The outermost layer of the Earth is called the Crust.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core?

Back

The layer located between the crust and the outer core is called the Mantle.

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

A transform boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other.

Front

What geological events are commonly associated with the Pacific Ring of Fire?

Back

Volcanoes and earthquakes are commonly associated with the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

The innermost layer of the Earth is called the Inner Core.

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock is formed from cooled magma or lava.

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

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The process is called weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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The movement of tectonic plates is called plate tectonics.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock is formed under high pressure and temperature.