Earth Science Mid Term Review 2022

Front

The ratio of a substance's mass to its volume is __________.

Back

density

Front

A fox digging a burrow is ____________ weathering.

Back

mechanical

Front

Rocks formed from bits of sediment pressed together into a solid mass is ____________.

Back

sedimentary rock

Front

Layers of sediments collecting at the bottom of the ocean is _________.

Back

deposition

Front

Lichens breaking down the surface of a rock is __________ weathering.

Back

chemical

Front

The process by which rocks are broken down by natural forces is called __________.

Back

weathering

Front

The movement of weathered materials from one location to another is known as __________.

Back

erosion

Front

The process of sediment settling out of water or wind is called __________.

Back

deposition

Front

Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava are known as __________ rocks.

Back

igneous rocks

Front

The type of rock that has changed due to heat and pressure is called __________ rock.

Back

metamorphic rock