Earth's Systems

The outer core is made up of ___________, liquid rock.

• molten

• solid

• thick

• thin

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The __________ is the earth’s rocky outer layer.

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

The inner core is made up of _________ iron and nickel.

• molten

• solid

• thick

• thin

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The ___________ is the thickest layer making up about two-thirds of Earth’s mass.

• crust

• mantle

• inner core

• outer core

The theory that Earth’s crust is divided into plates that are always moving is called what?

• Pangea

• Evolution

• Jigsaw puzzle

• Plate tectonics

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

____________ is the process that breaks up rocks.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_____________ is the process of dropping rocks into a new location.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

____________ is the process of rocks being carried from one place to another.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A(n) ________________ is the vibration or shaking of the Earth’s crust.

• volcanic eruption

• tsunami

• landslide

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A(n) __________________ is the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam, ash, and rock.

• volcanic eruption

• tsunami

• landslide

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2