What is the geosphere?
All the rock, soil and sediments that makeup Earth's land
In which layers do Scientists divide the Earth?
The crust, mantle and the core
Which is the deepest layer of the Earth?
core
Do landforms change over time?
Yes
Is an area where molten rock from deep within the mantle breaks through to the Earth´s crust
Hot spot
Do hot spots make islands?
yes
The oldest island is going to be more away from the hot spot?
Yes, the oldest one is more far away from the hot spot
What landscape can the movement of tectonic plates form?
Mountains, islands, volcanoes
What are the 2 types of mountains that we learned in class?
Folded mountains and fault-block mountains.
Can volcanoes from on land and on the ocean floor?
True
Name three volcanoes that are extint in Guatemala?
Tajumulco, Tacaná, Acatenango....
A volcano that is currently erupting or has a recently erupted ?
Active volcano
Is a sudden movement of a large amount of rocks and soil down a slope
landslide
What are some materials that made up soil?
minerals, rocks, clay, sand, nonliving plants, animal material
True or false: Minerals are solid nonliving substances found in nature?
Minerals
