RT Unit Review

Front

The place where two tectonic plates meet is called a __________.

Back

boundary

Front

The process of sediment being glued together is called __________.

Back

cementation

Front

The process by which rock material moves under Earth's outer layer and into the mantle due to plate motion is called __________.

Back

subduction

Front

Can sedimentary rock change into igneous rock?

Back

Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

Front

The process of sediment being buried and pressed together is called __________.

Back

compaction

Front

What is the definition of erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one location to another.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed through geological processes.

Front

What is igneous rock?

Back

Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).