AV 6th Grade Semester Review

Front

What does the Moon do around the Earth?

Back

The Moon orbits around the Earth.

Front

What is a rotation of the Earth equal to?

Back

One day.

Front

What type of igneous rock remains inside the Earth?

Back

Intrusive igneous rock.

Front

Which rock layer is the youngest?

Back

Layer P.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

Front

What is the Earth's rotation responsible for?

Back

The cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering.