Earth's Layers & Rock Cycle Test Review 2024

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

Crust

Front

Which layer of the Earth contains convection currents?

Back

Mantle

Front

What are the two processes required for the formation of sedimentary rock?

Back

Deposition and cementation

Front

What are the two types of Earth's crust?

Back

Oceanic and Continental

Front

How does temperature change as you move from the crust to the core?

Back

It gets hotter.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that lies beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What is the layer of molten rock beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

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

Back

Weathering