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What is Earth's inner core made of? Iron
What effect does the iron in Earth's core cause? Magnetism
What landform is Half Dome, the granite mountain in Yosemite, an example of? A granite landform
What process caused the flat surface on one side of Half Dome? Weathering
What do plants do to help prevent soil erosion? Their roots hold the soil in place.
Why are metamorphic rocks difficult to find close to Earth's surface? They form under intense heat and pressure, which usually happens deep underground.
What is a result of a strong desert sandstorm? Sand is deposited in new locations, forming sand dunes.
Which layer of rock has the most recent (youngest) fossils? The Top Layer (the one with the Monkey Fossil)
Which layer of rock has the oldest fossils? The Bottom Layer (the one with the Fish Fossil )
What does the map showing Earth's boundaries help you understand? The location of the Ring of Fire, where igneous rock might be found, or the site of an earthquake.
What is the process that breaks down rocks? Weathering
What is the process that moves broken-down rock and soil? Erosion
What causes the movement of tectonic plates? Convection
What is the cause of Earth's magnetic field? Movement in Earth's core
What process is deposition linked to? Delta formation
What process is weathering linked to? Sediment formation
What is the best next step when a river carrying sediment enters a lake? The water slows down, allowing sediment to drop.
What helps determine the age of a rock layer? The position of the rock layer 35and the presence of a fossil.
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