Landforms
Layers of the Earth
The Rock Cycle
Forces
Disasters
100
a mound of raised land that is smaller than a mountain is called a(n) _______.
hill
100
the layer closest to the middle of the planet is called the ______
inner core
100
sediment that is compressed becomes _______
sedimentary rock
100
rock slides and mud slides are examples of __________
mass movement
100
the disaster where ash and lava might be found is called a __________
volcanic eruption
200
A large, tall, rocky area that comes up out of the earth's surface is called a(n) ________
Mountain
200
the layer people live on is called the ______
crust
200
the 3 types of rock are _____________
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
200
The process of breaking down rock is called ________
weathering
200
this disaster is caused by swirling winds that throw debris
tornado
300
a large area of flat land is called a(n) ___________
plain
300
the layer of liquid rock is called the _____
mantle
300
igneous rocks are formed when _______ cools
magma
300
the process of leaving particles of earth in new places is called ________
deposition
300
this disaster involves a lot of shaking and can cause damage to many buildings.
earthquake
400
an area that is completely surrounded by water is called a(n) ________
island
400
the layer that is entirely liquid and around 2,200 degrees Celsius is called the ____________
outer core
400
when heat and pressure is applied to sedimentary rock, it becomes __________
metamorphic rock
400
the process of transporting rocks, rock particles and soil is called ___________
erosion
400
a huge storm that is formed over the oceans and has high winds and strong rains is called a(n) _______
hurricane
500
an area of low land between two mountains or hills is called a(an) _______
valley
500
the layer made completely of solid metal is called the _____
inner core
500
wind and water help erode rocks. these tiny pieces of rock are called _________
sediment
500
Name 3 forces that help erode landscapes and weather rocks.
water, wind and ice
500
this disaster usually follows an earthquake, and may not be seen until hours later.
tsunami