Chapter 5: Earth's Changes

What is the sudden movement of plates on Earth's crust called?

• hurricane

• volcano

• earthquake

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The slow process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called _____________.

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

What is melted rock inside the Earth's mantle and crust known as?

• lava

• magma

• rock

What is the deepest hottest layer located at the center of the Earth called?

• crust

• mantle

• core

A natural feature of land is called a ___________.

• landform

• waterway

• landslide

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What is the name for melted rock that flows out of a volcano?

• magma

• lava

• rock

What is the layer below Earth's crust called?

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

Earth's outermost layer on which the continents are located is called the ____________.

• core

• mantle

• crust

What do you call a mountain that builds up around an opening in the Earth?

• island

• volcano

• canyon

The movement of weathered rock, sometimes caused by moving water or wind is called ___________.

• weathering

• deposition

• erosion