Chapter 5 Earth Changes Take a Closer Look Science

The center of Earth is the _____.

• core

• crust

• mantle

• magma

Earth's outermost layer is called the ____.

• core

• crust

• mantle

• magma

The layer below Earth's crust is the _____.

• core

• crust

• mantle

• magma

Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is a slow process called ____.

• earthquake

• erosion

• volcano

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A(n) ____ is the sudden movement of rocks on Earth's crust.

• earthquake

• erosion

• volcano

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A(n) ______ is a mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth's crust.

• earthquake

• erosion

• volcano

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The wearing away of rocks is _____.

• earthquake

• erosion

• volcano

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Rock that is melted and flows onto Earth's surface is called ___.

• landforms

• lava

• magma

• volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Melted rock that is found beneath Earth's mantle and crust is called ____.

• landforms

• lava

• magma

• volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Land features, such as plains and valleys, are called ____.

• landforms

• lava

• magma

• volcano