Earth's Crust and Plate Tectonics

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What type of rock is formed by small pieces of rock and organic material being squeezed into one piece?
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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mineral's resistance to being scratched called?
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Hardness is the measure of a mineral's resistance to being scratched.
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Which layer of soil contains large amounts of organic matter?
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Top Soil is the uppermost layer of soil, rich in organic matter from decomposed plants and animals.
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Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?
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The inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to soil that is not covered with plants?
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Soil that is not covered with plants can be easily eroded by wind and water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the outer layer of the Earth called?
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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live.
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What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?
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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.
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