SOL VA 5.7 Geology

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

Front

What happens to temperature and pressure as you go deeper into the Earth?

Back

They increase.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is made of liquid iron and nickel?

Back

Outer Core

Front

How do sedimentary rocks form?

Back

By cementation and compaction of sediment.

Front

What do we call plates that move towards each other?

Back

Convergent plates.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust called?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth?

Back

Inner Core.

Front

What type of rock forms from the cooling of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3