Earth vocab review #1 FLASHCARD

Front

What is the age of rocks given as the number of years since the rock formed?

Back

Absolute age.

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What is the process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with crystal structure?

Back

Crystallization.

Front

What is the term for the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is the process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight?

Back

Compaction.

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the process of forming sedimentary rock from sediments?

Back

Lithification.

Front

What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize from water?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What is the term for the solid outer layer of the Earth?

Back

Lithosphere.