Earth Systems Fall 2024 Final

Front

Igneous rocks that form below the Earth's surface are called what?

Back

Intrusive igneous rocks

Front

What geologic feature/event is most likely to be found at a transform boundary?

Back

Fault lines/Earthquakes

Front

What is the hot, plastic-like layer of Earth made of magma?

Back

Mantle

Front

Which oceanic landform is identified correctly: R is a seamount?

Back

True

Front

What is the dense, solid center of Earth made of iron and nickel?

Back

Inner Core

Front

What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive and Extrusive igneous rocks

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by weathering?

Back

Physical and chemical weathering

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust

Front

What type of boundary is characterized by plates sliding past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's inner core?

Back

Iron and Nickel