Unit 10: Earth's Rocks Review

Front

Which layer of the Earth is primarily responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Mantle

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VA.5.8.b

Front

What process describes the transformation of sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

Back

Heat and pressure

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VA.5.8.c

Front

Which process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

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VA.5.8.d

Front

Fossils are most commonly found in which type of rock?

Back

Sedimentary

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VA.5.8.e

Front

What is the name of the theory that explains the movement of Earth's crustal plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

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VA.5.8.b

Front

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion

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VA.5.8.d

Front

What do fossils tell us about Earth's history?

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Past climates and environments

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VA.5.8.e

Front

What is a result of the movement of material within the Earth?

Back

Earthquakes

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VA.5.8.a

Front

What is the boundary called where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary

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VA.5.8.b

Front

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth's surface?

Back

Igneous

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VA.5.8.c