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A vent, or opening in Earth's surface through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt.
volcano
mountain
hill
fault
A process that breaks down rocks and boulders, turning them into tiny pieces; it is caused by plants, animals, strong weather, or chemical changes in the air.
landslide
weathering
erosion
deposition
The placing of broken-down materials such as rocks, sand, or soil in a new place; the broken down material is carried by the wind, water, or ice.
weathering
deposition
landslide
erosion
A fracture on the Earth’s crust as a result of plate movement.
plate
earthquake
boundary
fault
A large amount of earth, rock, and other material that moves down a steep slope.
weathering
erosion
landslide
deposition
A type of crust that has a lower density and is made up of granitic rock.
continental
oceanic
both continental and oceanic
A type of crust that is denser and is made up of basaltic rocks.
continental
oceanic
both continental and oceanic
The only liquid layer of the Earth.
crust
mantle
inner core
outer core
This layer of the Earth includes the crust and the upper mantle.
lithosphere
asthenosphere
mesosphere
core
What is basalt made up of?
feldspar and quartz
magnesium and iron
feldspar and iron
magnesium and quartz
