Geology Flashcard

Front

When igneous rock breaks apart (weathers), it forms ___________.

Back

sediments

Front

How is the geological time scale used to organize Earth’s history?

Back

By categorizing Earth's history into eons, eras, periods, and epochs based on significant events and changes.

Front

What is the boundary called where tectonic plates move apart?

Back

divergent boundary

Front

The lithosphere is broken up into pieces we call ___________.

Back

tectonic plates

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

Back

igneous rock

Front

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

Back

weathering

Front

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

Back

sedimentary rock

Front

What is the name of the boundary where tectonic plates collide?

Back

convergent boundary

Front

What is the name of the boundary where tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

transform boundary

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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plate tectonics