Chapter 6 : Changes to Earth Surface Flashcards
1
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the thin, outermost layer of Earth, which includes both dryland & ocean floor
A
crust
2
Q
the thick layer of Earth beneath the crust
A
mantle
3
Q
the layer of Earth that extends from Earth’s center to the bottom of the mantle
A
core
4
Q
the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces
A
weathering
5
Q
the removal & transportation of weathered materials
A
erosion
6
Q
the dropping or setting of eroded materials
A
deposition
7
Q
an immense sheet of moving ice that stays frozen year-round
A
glacier
