6th Review Topics 1, 3

Front

What are the layers of the Earth in order from the surface to the center?

Back

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

Front

What part of the Earth is responsible for creating its magnetic field?

Back

Movements in the liquid outer core.

Front

What is a seamount?

Back

A seamount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.

Front

What process is described by erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

Front

Why is Earth's inner core solid?

Back

The pressure at the core is very high.

Front

What is the definition of the crust?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock.

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core.

Front

What is the inner core?

Back

The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is compaction in geology?

Back

Compaction is the process by which sediments are pressed together under pressure.