Rocks
What is a series of processes in which one form of rock changes into another?
Rock Cycle
How many basic layers does Earth have?
4
What type of rock forms from cooling down magma?
Igneous
How many layers is the core divided into?
2
What layer is between the crust and core
Mantle
Two processes that hold sediments together to create sedimentary rock.
cementation and compaction?
Name the main layers of Earth
Crust, Mantle, Outer core, and Inner Core
What type of rock forms from solid, pre-existing rock?
Metamorphic
What are rocks made of?
Minerals
Name this element O2
Oxygen
The process for making igneous rock from magma.
Cooling
What is the hottest layer of Earth?
Inner Core
What are tiny rock fragments or materials that settle out of air or water called?
Sediments
What elements make up the largest portion of the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Carbon, Oxygen, Sodium, Chlorine
B. Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon
C. Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Helium
D. Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon
Daily Double
Spell ...
Sedimentary
(T/F) The rock cycle transforms liquid rock into a solid substance. And it returns rock to liquid form.
True
What is the inner core made of?
Primarily Iron and some nickel.
This type of rock forms when heat and great pressure beneath Earth's surface is applied to another rock.
Metamorphic
Daily Double!!!
What elements make up the Earth's ocean?
A. Carbon, Oxygen, Sodium, Chlorine
B. Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon
C. Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Helium
D. Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron
Carbon, Oxygen, Sodium, Chlorine
Spell ...
Igneous
Daily Double
Metamorphic rock can melt due to high temperatures underground and form which molten material?
Magma
What is the order of Earth's layers? (out to in)
Crust-mantle-outer core-inner core
I know a sedimentary rock is made up of many ___________.
Layers
What are some physical properties of rocks used to identify them?
Hardness, streak, luster, brittleness, color, size, crystal habit (shape), etc.
What are 3 major elements that make up living matter
Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Carbon