Geologic Processes

Front

What is the outermost layer of the earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which rock is identified by its large crystals?

Back

Intrusive Igneous

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process that moves weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

Front

Which layer is in a liquid like state?

Back

Outer Core

Front

Which best describes the asthenosphere? Options: molten metal, dense, solid metal ball, solid that flows, dry land and ocean floor

Back

solid that flows

Front

Which layer of the earth is rock made mostly of iron and nickel?

Back

Core

Front

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? obsidian, granite, gneiss, sandstone

Back

gneiss

Front

Which type of rock is pictured above?

Back

Igneous

Front

How does sedimentary rock become igneous?

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Melting and Cooling

Front

Geologists learn about the Earth's interior by studying ____________ which travel through the Earth.

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seismic waves