Layers
The layer we live on.
the crust
This the the opening magma is able to escape from.
a volcano
Name of the scientist that looks for signs of life from long ago.
Paleontologist
Name of scientist that studies rocks and the earth
geologist
The largest layer of the earth.
Mantle
When magma comes out of the earth, we call it this.
Lava
The preserved body or imprint of a plant or animal that lived thousands, millions, or even billions of years ago
fossil
3 forces that change the Earth
heat, pressure, time
The liquid part of the core.
Outer core.
Water over a hot spot that shoots into the air because of pressure.
a geyser
Many scientists believe dinosaurs went extinct because of
a meteorite
How igneous rocks formed
Heat
The solid part of the core.
Inner core
Why do volcanos erupt?
Pressure from built up gases cause an explosion/ eruption
Extinct means
Something is not around anymore
How sedimentary rocks are formed.
Pressure
The layer of the Earth that is about the same size as the moon.
One similarity between geysers and volcanos.
Hot
Pressure build up
Why are fossils important?
Gives a record of how the earth looked long ago.
How metamorphic rocks are formed.
Heat and pressure