Earth's Geosphere

The crust is the outermost layer of Earth's geosphere, consisting of solid rock and soil.

The mantle is the layer of Earth's geosphere located between the crust and the core, and it is composed primarily of molten rock.

The core is the innermost layer of Earth's geosphere, and it is composed primarily of iron and nickel.

The lithosphere is the outermost rigid layer of Earth's geosphere, and it is responsible for plate tectonics.

Volcanism is the process by which molten rock from the mantle rises to the surface.

Erosion is the process by which weathered material is transported from one place to another.

Metamorphism is the process by which rocks are changed from one type to another.

Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.

Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.

Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

Metamorphism is the process by which fossils are formed.

Erosion is the process by which rocks are transported from one place to another.

The crust is the outermost layer of Earth's geosphere, consisting of solid rock and soil.

Volcanism is the process by which molten rock from the mantle rises to the surface.