Geology Test Review

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What layer of the Earth is located beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

Back

Outer Core

Front

What is the solid innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process called when sediment is moved from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What happens to sediment when it is deposited in a new location?

Back

Deposition