Science Trivia SOL 5.7 Rocks

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What is the outermost, thinnest layer of the Earth?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to the other layers.

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What is the gradual wearing or washing away of soil and rock by glaciers, water, or wind?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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What causes the slow movement of Earth's plates?

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Thermal energy from the Earth's interior causes convection currents in the mantle, leading to the slow movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the solid, nonliving substance made up of elements and found within the earth?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is a boundary of the earth's plates called?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes.

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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 particles through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Transportation refers to the movement of eroded materials, such as soil and rock, by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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What is the term for the accumulation of sediment in a new location?

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Deposition is the geological process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies, either beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive) or on the surface (extrusive).

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What type of rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.