Earth Science Review: Rock Cycle, Earth's Surface, and Geologic Processes

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key Earth Science concepts outlined on the study guide, including magma versus lava, geologic processes, Earth's internal structure, and plate tectonics.

Magma

Molten rock located below or within the Earth's crust.

Lava

Molten rock found on or above the Earth's surface.

Weathering

The geological process that breaks down rock into smaller pieces and sediment.

Erosion

The process by which sediment is transported and moved from one location to another by agents such as wind, water, or ice.

Deposition

The geological process where sediments are dropped off, laid down, or settle in a new location.

Earth's Layers

Internal divisions of the Earth that formed due to density differences, causing denser materials to sink toward the center and less dense materials to remain near the surface.

Plate Tectonics

The movement and interaction of sections of Earth's crust along boundaries, including convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

Rock Cycle

The continuous series of geological processes through which rocks are created, broken down, transformed, and recycled over time.

Geologic Time

The chronological framework used to describe the timing and relationships of events throughout Earth's geological history.