Weathering and Erosion
Rocks and Minerals
Volcanos
Earth's Surface
Earth's Core
100
What is weathering?
When rocks are broken into smaller pieces by the effects of weather.
100
What is a rock?
Any natural material hard or soft (ex: clay) having a specific compositon
100
What are 3 types of volcanos?
Shield, Cinder, Composite
100
What do you call the largest bodies of water?
Oceans
100
What is the center of the Earth called?
The core
200
What is erosion?
Erosion is the process that moves solids in the natural environment or from their natural source and moves them elsewhere.
200
What are 3 main types of rocks?
Igneus, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
200
What is the smallest volcano?
Cinder
200
What percentage of the Earth's surface is made up of the 7 continents?
30%
200
What happens when the plates slide or bump together?
An Earthquake
300
What causes weathering on rocks and other surfaces?
Water but can also be caused by plant and animal life.
300
What are minerals?
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
300
What volcano is medium sized?
Composite
300
What percentage of the Earth's surface is made up of water?
70%
300
What is created when two plates with ocean crust collide?
A trench
400
What causes erosion?
Erosion is caused by the action of water and wind.
400
Where do gemstones come from?
Gemstones are precious or semiprecious stones. (ex: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, amethysts)
400
Which is the largest type of volcano?
Shield
400
What makes up the outer layer of the Earth's surface?
Tectonic plates
400
When two plates buckle and fold under each other what is created?
A mountain
500
Give 2 examples of natural occurrences that could cause erosion.
Floods, Tsunamis, Landslides, Streams, Rivers, and Wind in a Desert Sandstorm
500
What is gravel and what is it most commonly used for?
A mixture of pebbles, stones, and sand used to make pathways and roads.
500
What do you see when a volcano erupts?
Lava and Ash
500
What part of the Earth's surface do we live on?
Lithosphere
500
What are the Earth's plates floating on?
Magma
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