Lithosphere, Geologic Events/Processes, and Mass Extinctions

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  1. 2. The natural loss of species through evolution is called ____________ extinction.
  2. 5. The second compositional layer of Earth.
  3. 7. The outermost compositional layer of Earth.
  4. 8. Scientists believe humans may be causing a ________ mass extinction.
  5. 9. An earthquake is an example of a geologic _______.
  6. 12. The deepest, center layer of the earth.
  7. 14. The Earth's Layers classified by what elements are in each layer.
  8. 15. The outermost mechanical layer of Earth.
  9. 16. This plays a role in mass extinctions because it is closely tied to climate change.
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  1. 1. Weathering is an example of a geologic ________.
  2. 3. The term for the movement of the lithosphere on top of the asthenosphere. This process is a cause for many geologic events.
  3. 4. The third mechanical layer of Earth.
  4. 6. The second mechanical layer of Earth.
  5. 10. Too much CO2 in the atmosphere can cause the ____________ to rise.
  6. 11. This type of event is what happens when 75% or more species are lost in a short period of time.
  7. 13. The Earth's Layers classified by how seismic waves travel through each layer.