5th Grade Earth Science Review

Which is not a cause of weathering?

The process by which rock and other materials are worn away is called

Most earthquakes happen along a

A __________ _________ occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other.

Volcanoes form along

A ___________ is a crack in the Earth's crust.

The pieces of the Earh's crust and mantle are called

Earthquakes happen along

Melted rock beneath the Earth's surface is called

When magma reaches Earth's surface, it is called

Constructive forces create new land.

Mountains are usually formed along

Two plates sliding past each other is called a

An ________ happens when there is a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust.

Deposition happens in fast running water.

A ______ is new land that forms where a river empties into the ocean.

____________ is the movement of sediment or weathered pieces of rock.

Land farther away from the divergent boundary is newer than the land closer to the boundary.