Rocks and minerals

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled liquid rock?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the second layer of the Earth called?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the third layer of the Earth called?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?

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Inner core

Front

What process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process of moving rocks and soil from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when rocks change due to heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphism

Front

What is the term for naturally occurring solid substances made of minerals?

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Rocks