Earth Materials and Geological Processes

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A resource that cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to its consumption, such as coal.

The movement of Earth's tectonic plates, resulting in the release of energy causing earthquakes.

The geologic period marked by a mass extinction event that wiped out most dinosaurs.

The outermost solid layer of Earth, primarily composed of oxygen and silicon.

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Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, providing evidence about past life on Earth.

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Nonrenewable Energy Resources: Coal is a nonrenewable energy resource.
Earthquake Cause: Plate tectonics are the primary cause of earthquakes.
Dinosaur Extinction Period: The Cretaceous period is known for the mass extinction of dinosaurs.
Earth's Crust Composition: Silicon is the main component of the Earth's crust.
Preserved Ancient Organisms: Fossils are the preserved remains of ancient organisms.
Rock Breakdown Process: Erosion is the process that describes the breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface.
High-Pressure Rock Formation: Metamorphic rocks form under extreme heat and pressure.
Ancient Supercontinent: Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed over 200 million years ago.
Liquid Earth Layer: The outer core of the Earth is liquid.