Lithification, the turning of loose sediment into a sedimentary rock, is a two-step process involving _____ and _____.

If the hanging wall moves up, a _____ has occurred.

Metamorphic rock with a planar texture (the constituents of the rock are parallel to one another) are said to be _____.

The general process that changes the physical and/or chemical character of rocks at Earth’s surface is called _____.

Metamorphic rocks whose minerals do not align parallel to each other are called _____ metamorphic rocks.

Which rock below is a detrital sedimentary rock?

The point within Earth where seismic waves originate is called the _____.

If a magnetic ore body is emplaced within crustal rocks like limestone, the magnetic field strength displays a positive anomaly.  What does  this mean?

Which type of crust is thickest?

Which rock below forms through the evaporation of sea water?