BJU Science 5th grade chapter 1 vocab

Front

Layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

Molten rock beneath Earth's surface?

Back

Magma

Front

Naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition?

Back

Mineral

Front

Hot, molten rock that erupts from a volcano?

Back

Lava

Front

Type of rock formed from cooled lava or magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

Earth's outermost layer made of solid rock.

Back

Crust

Front

Solid material made of minerals.

Back

Rock

Front

Mineral property that indicates resistance to scratching.

Back

Hardness

Front

Layers of sediment compacted and cemented together form:

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

Term for breakdown of organic matter to form soil?

Back

Organic