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Changing Earth
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Science
5th Grade
04/13/2011

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Term
4 layers of the Earth
Definition

The 4layers of the Earth are:

crust

mantle

outer core

inner core

Term
Lithosphere
Definition
The top part of the crust and mantle
Term
Plate
Definition
Part of the lithosphere
Term
Three major kinds of plate boundaries
Definition

convergant

spreading

sliding

Term
What causes earthquakes
Definition
a shaking of Earth's surface build up and energy realeased
Term

How do volcanoes form

 

 

Definition

collideing plate bounaries on top of each other heat of Earth melts rock creates magma which rises up

convergant

Term

Constructive vs. Destructive processes in nature

 

Definition

constructive=builds

destructive= destroys

Term
Weathering-what are 2 types and what is the differance
Definition

Chemical weathering-Makes rocks dissolve.Dissolves.Chemical process.

(acid rain)

(putting acid on rock)

Mecanical weathering-physical process.Breakes rocks in half.

(robot choping rock)

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