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Chapter 9: Earth’s Changing Surface
Study Guide
Lesson 1: What is the Structure of Earth?
1. Draw a model of Earth’s layers. Label the crust, mantle, inner core, outer core and
lithosphere.
2. The
is the outermost and thinnest layer of Earth.
3. The lithosphere is made up of
.
4. The
is the hottest layer of Earth.
5. Explain 3 ways scientists learn about Earth layers.
6. When plates collide (push into each other) what is formed?
Lesson 2: What Causes Earthquakes and Volcanoes?
1. A section of the lithosphere is called a
2. New crust is made when plates spread apart.
.
True
False
3. When plates jerk into a new position the force causes an
4. A
forms when magma is forced to the surface through
cracks in the crust.
5. Explain 2 ways that the movement of plates changes the surface of Earth.
Lesson 3: What is Weathering?
1.
pieces.
is a slow destructive process that breaks down rocks into smaller
2. What are 2 ways that mechanical weathering changes rock?
3. What are 2 ways that chemical weathering changes rock?
4. What is soil made of?
5. Plants grow best in what type of soil?
.
Lesson 4: What is erosion?
1. The movement of materials away from one place is called
.
2. The placing of the material in a new place is called
.
3. List 4 main causes of erosion and give an example of each.
4. List 2 types of deposition and give an example of each.
5. What can farmers do to prevent wind erosion on their fields?
6. Name 3 constructive forces that build new features on Earth’s surface. (Lessons 1-4)
7. Name 3 destructive forces that break down features on Earth’s surface. (Lessons 1-4)
Lesson 6: How are Rocks Classified?
1. Where are the oldest fossils found?
2. Draw and label the Rock Cycle. Explain how the rocks are formed. Give and example of
each rock type.