Earth science
what is the thinnest part of the earth?
The crust.
what does weathering do?
break down rock.
Name two igneous rocks?
granite and basalt
what is the hardest mineral in the world
Diamond
how many moons do earth has?
1
What are the convection currents in the mantle responsible for moving?
a.Ocean tides
b..Tectonic plates
c.The rotation of the Earth
d. Wind patterns
The answer is b.
what does erosion do?
erosion carries the sediment away.
how are metamorphic rocks made.
heat and pressure
what color of streak does gold have
like a yellow
what is the hottest planet?
it is venus
What is a liquid part of the Earth?
The primary liquid part of the Earth's is the outer core
what does deposition do?
deposition drops the sediment.
name two metamorphic rocks.
Slate,Phyllite,Schist,Gneiss,Migmatite
name two minerals
diamond,Quartz
what is the coldest planet?
it is neptune
what is the hottest part of the earth?
the hottest part of the earth is the inner core.
when water break down a rock what is it called?
it is called physical weathering.
name how igneous rock,metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rock are made?
igneous rock is made by cooled lava and metamorphic rock is made by heat and pressurre and sedimentary rock is made by the sediment compacted and cemented.
name 4 minerals
Quartz,Feldspar,Iron,diamond
how many moons do jupiter have?
a.250
b.125
c.101
d.67
how deep is the mantle of the earth?
a.2,900 km
b.1,500 km
c.5,000 km
d. none of the above
tell me how weathering,erosion and deposition works all together?
Weathering Breaks down rocks and erosion carries the rocks and deposition stacks the rock.
name five the sedimentary rocks
sandstone, shale, limestone, conglomerate, and breccia, marble and coal these are some of the five
list all the properties to be considered a mineral
To be officially classified as a mineral, a substance must satisfy five key geological criteria: it must be naturally occurring, inorganic, a solid at standard temperature and pressure, have a definite chemical composition, and possess an ordered internal crystalline structure
name two dwarf planets?
,Pluto,Eris, Ceres,haumea,and makemake