Rock My World Flashcards
(17 cards)
what is weathering
the breaking down of rock over a long period of time.
what are the four spheres
atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere
what is the outer core
a layer of molten metal that surrounds the inner core
three types of rocks
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
what are igneous rocks
formed from the solidification of molten rock material
examples of igneous rocks
granite, obsidian, basalt
what are metamorphic rocks
rocks that form from other rocks due to high heat and or pressure
structure of the earth
crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mantle, outer core, inner core
what is erosion
the process of eroding by wind, water, or other natural elements.
what is deposition
process of which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it
what is the crust
the outermost layer of the earth
what is the mantle
The layer of hot, solid material between the crust and core.
what is the inner core
the core that is solid nickel and iron due to high pressure
what are sedimentary rocks
formed by the deposition of material on the surface and within bodies of water.
examples of sedimentary rocks
sandstone, limestone
examples of metamorphic rocks
marble, quartz, slate
rock cycle
magma, volcanic eruption, igneous rock, sediment, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock
