Formation of Earth's Surface Review

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What geological event occurs at divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and hot spots?

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Volcanoes are formed at these locations.

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What are the building blocks of all rocks?

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Minerals are the fundamental components of rocks.

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Which layer of Earth is composed of solid iron and nickel and has the highest density and temperature?

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The Inner Core is the hottest and densest layer of Earth.

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What is the correct order of processes to change Igneous Rock into Sedimentary Rock?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation.

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On what basis are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified based on how they are formed.

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

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion refers to the movement of sediment.

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What do we call the process where sediments are laid down in new locations?

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Deposition is the process of laying down sediments.

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What is the term for the squeezing together of sediments?

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Compaction is the process of squeezing sediments together.

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What is the process that binds sediments together to form rock?

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Cementation is the process that binds sediments into rock.