Earth Science Flashcard #1

Front

What type of rock is formed by compacting and cementing of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the ability to do work or cause change called?

Back

Energy.

Front

Why is the inner core of the Earth solid?

Back

Due to the pressure from the rest of the layers.

Front

Which layer of the Earth has the highest density?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What type of rock is made from tiny pieces of other rocks that settled to the bottom of a valley millions of years ago?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

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

Back

Mantle.

Front

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

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock.