Geological Processes Unit Review

Front

A sudden release of energy in Earth's interior, which can cause shaking at the surface, is called...

Back

An earthquake

Front

Rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies is called...

Back

Igneous rock

Front

A time period of thousands, millions, and billions of years is called _________ time.

Back

Geologic time

Front

________ is hot, liquid rock ON Earth's surface.

Back

Lava

Front

The mantle is...

Back

Mostly solid

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

The crust

Front

What do we call the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma