Science Chapter 9

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Crust-

the outermost and thinnest of Earth's layers

Mantle

the layer of Earth between the crust and the core

Core-

The center part of Earth which includes the liquid outer core and the solid inner core.

Plate

A large section of earth's crust and upper mantle.

Mechanical weathering

the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by any physical force such asgravity,water,wind,ice,or any living organisms

Chemical Weathering

Changing of materials in a rock by chemical processes.

Igneous Rock

type of rock formed when lava or magma cools and hardens.

Sedimentary Rock

Type of rock formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together

Metamorphic Rock

A type of rock formed when existing rock is heated at high pressures and temperatures.