Rock Cycle
Name three types of rocks.
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
What is the hottest layer of the Earth?
Inner Core
Earth's surface is broken into pieces called...
Plates
Organic matter means that it was at some time __________.
Living
What does the acronym CER stand for?
Claim Evidence Reasoning
Extreme heat and pressure can change an Igneous or a Sedimentary rock into what?
A metamorphic rock.
What is the Surface layer of the Earth called?
Crust
Earth's plates are constantly moving, but at a very slow _______________.
Rate
A __________ is a solid inorganic substance that is naturally found in nature.
Mineral
Scientists often cut something in half to observe the inner characteristics of an object. What is this called?
Cross Section
This is made up of small pieces of rock, minerals, and skeletons of small animals.
Sediment
The closer to the center of the Earth, the temperature will _________________. Increase or Decrease
Increase
The plate boundary that is moving toward each other.
Convergent
Gems are minerals that are considered __________.
Rare, valuable, etc.
Name three natural hazards that can occur after plate movement.
Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcano.
The breaking down of rocks by the force of wind and running water is called...
Weathering
Name two forces that cause changes to the surface of the Earth.
Wind, Rain, Waves, Sun, Earth's Interior, etc.
At a divergent boundary, the _____________ rises to form fresh new land.
Mantle
Sometimes we eat minerals to make us stronger. Name a mineral that we eat for our health.
Answers may vary.
What is often made at a colliding plate boundary?
Mountains
What type of diagram is used to show events that happen over and over?
Is the Earth's outer core liquid or Solid?
Liquid
In the Asthenosphere, _______________ currents are circulating the heat from the inner core to the surface.
Convection
How is an ore different from a gem?
Answers may vary
What is a seismograph used for?
Finding the Magnitude of an Earthquake.