Earth Science

Question 1

Geological process

Answer 1

Events that occur over and over again throughout Earth’s history to change the surface of the Earth.(Weathering, erosion, deposition, and plate tectonics.

Question 2

Weathering

Answer 2

Breaking up or dissolving of rock and soil into pieces.

Question 3

Erosion

Answer 3

The carrying away of rock and soil that creates holes.

Question 4

Deposition

Answer 4

The dropping of dirt, eroded rock, and soil in piles at a new location.

Question 5

Layers of Earth

Answer 5

Earth is made of 4 layers

Crust: Thin and brittle

Mantle: Thick liquid

Outer core: Liquid, melted rock

Inner core: Solid

Question 6

Connective currents

Answer 6

A temperature difference within a fluid causes a hot fluid to rise and a cold fluid to sink. This Causes Earth’s plates to move=plate tectonics.

Question 7

Igneous

Answer 7

When molten rock (magma/lava) cools into a rock.

Question 8

Sedimentary

Answer 8

Layers of sand / gravel pushed onto its self until it turns into a rock.

Question 9

Metamorphic

Answer 9

When igneous or sedentary rocks is put under enough heat and pressure to change.