Science (4th) Ch. 5 Lesson 1 Earth (vocab & notes)

Question 1

solid rock that makes up the Moon’s and Earth’s outermost layers

Answer 1

crust

Question 2

the layer of rock below Earth’s crust

Answer 2

mantle

Question 3

the liquid layer below Earth’s mantle

Answer 3

outer core

Question 4

a sphere of solid material at the center of Earth

Answer 4

inner core

Question 5

A ________ is a tall landform with a ______ top.

Answer 5

plateau

flat

Question 6

The ____________ , ____________, and __________ make up Earth’s underwater features.

Answer 6

continental shelf
continental slope
ocean ridges

Question 7

The continental shelf, continental slope, and ocean ridges make up Earth’s ___________ features.

Answer 7

underwater

Question 8

A deep valley with very steep sides.

Answer 8

canyon

Question 9

Underwater canyons form on the _____________.

Answer 9

continental shelf

Question 10

_____________ form on the continental shelf.

Answer 10

underwater canyons

Question 11

A ________ is similar to a canyon.

Answer 11

trench

Question 12

A ________ forms when a river empties into an ocean or lake and drops off bits of ______ and _______ it carries. This is called ____________.

Answer 12

sand
soil
deposition

Question 13

The ________ is the solid rock that makes up Earth’s __________ layer.

Answer 13

crust

outermost

Question 14

The crust is the solid __________ that makes up Earth’s outermost layer.

Answer 14

rock

Question 15

The ________ is a layer of rock just below the Earth’s crust.

Answer 15

mantle