Earth
The layer that we are currently on
Crust
The shiny particles in a rock are?
minerals
The breaking down of rock is ....
weathering
Which rock is formed through particles called sediments?
Sedimentary rock
_______ is the study of rocks and the Earth
Geology
The thickest layer
Mantle
Name the 3 types of rocks
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
Name a specific type of weathering
biological, chemical, mechanical (physical)
This rock is formed through magma
Igneous
Which sediment would sink to the floor first? Clay, sand or gravel?
Gravel
The hottest layer
inner core
We classify rocks through
the way they are formed
W.E.D stands for what?
Weathering, erosion, deposition
If a metamorphic rock was to transform into a sedimentary rock, it would need ____ & _____
Time & Pressure
What are rocks and everything else around us made of?
Matter
List the layers in correct order from top to bottom. 5 layers not 4
Crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, outer core, inner core.
What mineral is the hardest, scoring a 10 on mohs hardness scale
Diamondssssss
Which process in W.E.D transports sediments away from its original position?
Erosion
This rock requires heat, time and pressure to form
Metamorphic
What type of rock is granite?
Igneous
85% of the Inner core is....
Iron
What does the term lustre refer to?
How a mineral reflects light from its surface
Name 2 land forms that can be created through deposition
Sand Dunes, beaches, an island
What is an intrusive rock?
An igneous rock that forms beneath the Earth's surface
What type of rock did we replicate when making rocky road?
Conglomerate rock - which is a sedimentary rock