Dynamic Earth

Question 1

What is a melting point?

Answer 1

The temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid.

Question 2

What is a boiling point?

Answer 2

The temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas.

Question 3

What are the 4 main causes of erosion?

Answer 3

Wind, Gravity, Glaciers, Water

Question 4

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Answer 4

Crust

Question 5

What is the centre of the Earth called?

Answer 5

Inner Core

Question 6

Which is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Answer 6

Mantle

Question 7

What are the 2 types of seismic waves?

Answer 7

S and P

Question 8

Which wave is fastest?

Answer 8

P

Question 9

Which wave can only travel through solids?

Answer 9

S

Question 10

Is sandstone an example of sedimentary rock?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

Are igneous rocks shiny?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

What are the 3 types of weathering?

Answer 12

Physical, Biological, Chemical

Question 13

What weathering is acidic rainwater wearing away at rocks?

Answer 13

Chemical

Question 14

What weathering is animals burrowing into the ground?

Answer 14

Biological

Question 15

Is physical weathering caused by living organisms?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Is erosion the same as weathering?

Answer 16

No