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Layers of the Earth
Plate Tectonics
Rocks & Fossils
Erosion, Weathering & Deposition
Natural Hazards
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Name all 4 layers of the Earth.
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mante and Crust
100
Which layer of the Earth causes the tectonic plates to move?
The Mantle
100
Where are the oldest fossils located on a rock?
At the bottom
100
What is erosion?
The movement of material from one place to another
100
Give 5 examples of natural hazards (natural disasters).
hurricanes, droughts, volcanoes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, heat waves etc...
200
Which layer takes up 2/3 of the Earth's mass?
Mantle
200
Which type of boundary causes Earthquakes?
Transform Boundaries
200
List all 3 types of rocks.
Metamorphic, Sedimentary & Igneous Rocks
200
What is weathering?
The breakdown of material
200
List 3 effects of having a hurricane?
Death, destruction of homes and property, floods
300
What is the deepest scientists have dug? (Refer to the layer)
The crust
300
Which type of boundary causes trenches?
Divergent Boundaries
300
Which type of rock has small mineral grains and may have crystals?
Metamorphic Rocks
300
What is deposition?
When material settles down in one spot.
300
What is a drought?
When it doesn't rain for months or even decades.
400
Which layer is a sphere and mainly made of iron?
The inner core
400
Which type of boundary causes volcanoes and mountain ranges?
Convergent Boundaries
400
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava?
Igneous Rocks
400
"Weathering creates the mess. Erosion cleans it up" True or False?
True
400
What are the months for "hurricane season" in the Caribbean?
June-November
500
How do scientists know what is inside of Earth?
By analyzing the waves of Earthquakes and the material of Volcanoes.
500
Which area of the U.S has all 3 types of boundaries?
The West Coast of the U.S
500
Which type of rock usually has fossils in them?
Sedimentary Rocks
500
How does erosion, weathering and deposition affect the structure of the Earth?
It creates new rocks, new islands and moves land and ocean water to create new shorelines.
500
What is the most important safety procedure when dealing with a tornado?
Go to the lowest level (basement or tornado shelter)