Unit 5 Review- 2 answers

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is a characteristic of the Earth's mantle?

Back

It is responsible for tectonic plate movement.

Front

What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks from pre-existing rocks?

Back

Weathering and erosion

Front

What is the term for the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

Which type of weathering involves the alteration of the mineral composition of rocks?

Back

Chemical weathering

Front

What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

Back

Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?

Back

Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the mineral composition.

Front

What is the role of tectonic plates in Earth's geology?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What is lava?

Back

Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.