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Lab 2: The Dynamic Planet GEOG 1113L – Introduction to Landforms Lab Name: Adrian Mackins I. Why Does Earth Have Layers? The earth has layers because 1. What causes Earth’s structure to separate into layers? 2. What is the outermost layer of the Earth called? Lithosphere 3. The chemical name for the middle layer is the Mantle, while the innermost layer is called the inner Core _. 4. What is the importance of the element, iron (Fe)? It’s the most stable element in the universe
II. The Rock Cycle 1. Fill out the diagram below of the rock cycle using the video and definitions given. Drag each term or phrase to its appropriate position in the cycle. Not only should each box on the diagram be filled in, but each arrow should have a label as well. Some are already given. 2. If a rock looks “squished” and displays bands or layers, what kind of rock is this likely to be? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic 3. If a rock has vesicles formed from gas bubbles escaping, what kind of rock is this likely to be? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic 4. If a rock looks like it is made up of a bunch of smaller rocks and grains, what type of rock is this likely to be? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic Sediments Weathering and Erosion Metamorphic Rocks Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Heat and Pressure Burial and Lithification Uplift Cooling Melting Heat and Pressure Magma Deposition Uplift
5. Which type of rock is formed from the other two types of rocks? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic D. All of the above 6. Which type of rock would you most likely find near a beach or lake? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic 7. Which type of rock would you most likely find near a volcano? A. Igneous B. Sedimentary C. Metamorphic
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