Earth Science Final Exam 12-2024

Front

The invisible line at 0 degrees longitude is called the _________.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What process is shown by letter B in the diagram?

Back

Heat & Pressure

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What is it called when weathered rock is carried away?

Back

Erosion

Front

This is how a mineral reflects light.

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the name of the layer of the Earth that is made up of solid rock?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations?

Back

Deposition