Geology Unit Review

This type of boundary can result in the formation of ocean trenches

This type of rock is formed through the cooling and hardening of lava (magma)

The process of moving sediments from one place to another is

The rock below is an example of a

Subduction occurs when

The rock below is an example of

The process of sediments being dropped in new locations is

Which of the following is not a characteristic used to identify sedimentary rocks?

These rocks form when magma or lava (molten rock) cool and harden?

What is the theory called that the continents used to be all together and moved apart and are still moving?

This layer of the Earth is extremely hot. It is so hot that the nickel and iron that make it up is melted.

The plate boundary showed below is a

What term is used to describe the continuous heating and cooling of magma within the mantle?

The image below shows weathering and erosion caused by

Scientist can determine changes of the earths surface by looking at

The Grand Canyon is an example of . . .

A transform boundary can cause

Which of the following are ways we can prevent weathering and erosion?

Underwater mountain ranges can form from

Which layer of the earth is the thickest?

What was the name of the supercontinent when all the continents were together?

The boundary shown below is

The process of rock and materials breaking apart to create smaller pieces called sediment is. . .

What layer of the earth do we live on?