Geosphere Review

Front

Which layer of the Earth contains large slabs called tectonic plates?

Back

Mantle

Front

The geosphere is all the ____________________ on Earth.

Back

rocks, soil, and minerals

Front

The layers of the Earth moving from the inside out are (in order)....

Back

inner core, outer core, mantle, crust

Front

What is broken down rock mixed with pebbles, shells, sand, and soil called?

Back

Sediment

Front

Which layer of the core is mostly liquid?

Back

Outer core

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What do we call the movement of sediment from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the solid inner part of the Earth called?

Back

Inner core

Front

What is the layer of the Earth that is semi-solid and allows tectonic plates to move?

Back

Mantle