Unit 10: Earth's Rocks Review

Front

What is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations?

Back

Deposition

Front

Fossils are most commonly found in which type of rock?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What layer is a shell of liquid iron nickel that creates the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What layer is the deepest layer beneath the Earth's surface at 1,500 miles and is considered to be a solid iron ball because of the pressure it is placed under?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What layer is the thickest layer of the Earth making up two-thirds (2/3) of its mass from hot molten rock (magma) that flows like road tar?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

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

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of solid rock and is where we live?

Back

Crust