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Ch 10 Rock Cycle
Key terms ch 10 Rock Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rock | Rock is the material that makes up Earth's outer surface. |
| Crust | A layer of solid rock called the crust surrounds Earths surface like the tough shell of a walnut. |
| Geology | The study of of the solid Earth. |
| Geologist | A scientist who studies the forces that and shape planet Earth. |
| Seismic Wave | A vibration that travels through Earth carring the energy released during an earthquake. |
| Inner Core | A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel in the center of Earth. |
| Outer Core | A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth. |
| Mantel | The layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core. |
| Lithosphere | A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of Earth's mantle and crust. |