Earth's Crust and Plate Tectonics

Earth's Crust and Plate Tectonics

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-1, MS-LS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is formed by small pieces of rock and organic material being squeezed into one piece?

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mineral's resistance to being scratched called?

Back

Hardness is the measure of a mineral's resistance to being scratched.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of soil contains large amounts of organic matter?

Back

Top Soil is the uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic matter from decomposed plants and animals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

The inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to soil that is not covered with plants?

Back

Soil that is not covered with plants can be easily eroded by wind and water.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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