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What is the study of the earth and its structure called?
What do geologists study?
What are the three major sections into which geologists divide the interior of the earth?
The crust, the mantle, and the core
What is the outermost layer of the earth called?
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What is sediment?
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What happens to the temperature of rocks the deeper you go into the earth?
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What is the middle layer of the earth called?
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What is the Moho?
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What is the innermost region of the earth called?
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What is soil?
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What is weathering?
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What is chemical weathering?
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What is physical weathering?
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What are mid-oceanic ridges?
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Describe the earth's mantle.
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Which part of the earth's core is solid?
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Which part of the earth's core is liquid?
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Explain the difference between chemical and physical weathering.
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Study Notes
Earth's Structure Overview
- Geology is the scientific study of Earth and its structural composition.
- Geologists are specialists who analyze the Earth's structure and materials.
Earth's Interior Layers
- The Earth is divided into three main sections: the crust, mantle, and core.
- The Crust is the outermost layer of the Earth.
- The Mantle is the middle layer, approximately 1,800 miles thick, composed of solid rock, with increasing temperatures reaching up to 4,000 °F as depth increases.
- The Core consists of two parts: the outer core, which is liquid, and the inner core, which is solid.
Geological and Weathering Processes
- Sediment refers to layers of sand and minerals that accumulate over time.
- Soil is formed from small particles of rock along with decomposed organic materials, creating a base for plant growth.
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Weathering is the process through which rocks disintegrate into soil, with two primary forms:
- Chemical Weathering involves natural acids breaking down the rock's chemical structure.
- Physical Weathering is the mechanical breakdown of rocks caused by environmental factors like ice, water, or wind.
Geological Features
- Moho denotes the boundary separating the crust from the mantle.
- Mid-oceanic ridges are seabed mountain ranges where tectonic plates diverge, indicating geological activity beneath the ocean.
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Explore the fundamental aspects of Earth's structure, including the layers of the Earth: the crust, mantle, and core. Understand how geological and weathering processes contribute to the formation of soil and sediment. This quiz covers key concepts for beginners in geology.