Rocks, layers of the Earth, and Types of Boundaries

What type of rock is formed from the melting, cooling, and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

What type of rock is formed by the transformation of an existing rock type through heat and pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Which layer of the earth is the thickest?

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Inner Core

What is the name of the Earth's outermost layer?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

Which layer of the Earth is liquid and composed mainly of iron and nickel?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Mantle

The movement of tectonic plates is driven by which part of the Earth?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

At which type of boundary is new crust typically formed?

• Convergent Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

Sedimentary rocks often have layers due to the process of:

• Melting

• Erosion

• Deposition