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Earth Science Cont.
Earth Science Mid-Term Review '09
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Weathering | when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces and can be chemical, physical or biological. |
| Erosion | when sediments or rocks are moved from one place to another naturally. |
| Porosity | the amount of open space in soil or rock. |
| Permeability | the ability for a liquid to penetrate soil or rock. |
| Crust | thinnest layer, made of mostly Si, O. |
| Mantle | thickest layer, made of slightly heavier elements. |
| Outer Core | liquid iron and nickel. |
| Inner Core | solid iron and nickel. |