ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology
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A region of Earth's outer shell beneath
the lithosphere. The asthenosphere is
Asthenosphere
of indeterminate thickness and
behaves plastically. (Begin Chapter 1)
A concept suggesting that continents
continental drift
move over Earth's surface.
convergent A boundary between two plates that
boundary are moving toward each other.
, core The central zone of Earth.
The outer layer of rock, forming a thin
crust
skin over Earth's surface.
Observations or measurements used
data
by scientists to test hypotheses.
divergent Boundary separating two plates
boundary moving away from each other.
Material is in equilibrium if it is
adjusted to the physical and chemical
equilibrium
conditions of its environment so that it
does not change or alter with time.
The physical removal of rock by an
erosion agent such as running water, glacial
ice, or wind.
A tentative and testable theory.
hypothesis Usually written as an if/then
statement.
A rock formed or apparently formed
igneous rock
from solidification of magma.
Concept of vertical movement of
isostatic
sections of Earth's crust to achieve
adjustment
balance or equilibrium.
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Terms in this set (647)
A region of Earth's outer shell beneath
the lithosphere. The asthenosphere is
Asthenosphere
of indeterminate thickness and
behaves plastically. (Begin Chapter 1)
A concept suggesting that continents
continental drift
move over Earth's surface.
convergent A boundary between two plates that
boundary are moving toward each other.
, core The central zone of Earth.
The outer layer of rock, forming a thin
crust
skin over Earth's surface.
Observations or measurements used
data
by scientists to test hypotheses.
divergent Boundary separating two plates
boundary moving away from each other.
Material is in equilibrium if it is
adjusted to the physical and chemical
equilibrium
conditions of its environment so that it
does not change or alter with time.
The physical removal of rock by an
erosion agent such as running water, glacial
ice, or wind.
A tentative and testable theory.
hypothesis Usually written as an if/then
statement.
A rock formed or apparently formed
igneous rock
from solidification of magma.
Concept of vertical movement of
isostatic
sections of Earth's crust to achieve
adjustment
balance or equilibrium.
