Which type of force builds up the Earth's surface?

Which type of force breaks down the Earth's surface?

What is the term for the process of two plates colliding and pushing against each other to form a mountain?

Which type of force creates new landforms?

Which type of force wears away or destroys landforms?

Which type of force causes the formation of islands?

Scientists that study geology and the chemical and physical characteristics of rock.

Vibrations in the Earth that carry energy released during an earthquake.

Layer of rock that forms Earth’s outer surface.

The soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats.

Layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of the Earth.

Dense sphere of solid iron and nickel in the center of Earth

Which of the following statements is correct as you travel towards the center of the Earth?

Identify letter D

Identify letter A

Which letter represents the MANTLE

• Rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.

Created by the movement of molten metal in the outer core, it extends into space and protects us from the sun’s harmful radiation.