Geosphere

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Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock material?

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crust

Front

Earth's processes (melting, cooling, weathering, erosion, heat, pressure) change one kind of rock onto another. This is called

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the rock cycle

Front

Scientists believe the Earth formed about _____ years ago.

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5,000,000,000

Front

A scientist who studies rocks, the Earth's crust, to provide information about the history of the Earth.

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geologist

Front

What is another name for the Earth's crust?

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lithosphere

Front

The Earth's crust is broken into huge pieces, like a puzzle. What are these pieces of crust called?

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plates

Front

The Earth's pieces of crust are constantly moving. Which layer of the Earth are the crustal pieces moving on?

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mantle

Front

Examples of landforms?

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Volcanoes, deltas, mountains, canyons, peninsulas, islands

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of molten rock material?

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mantle

Front

Which statement is true about Earth's plate movements?

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All of the above: earthquakes can happen, volcanoes can erupt, tsunamis can occur.