Fossils
This is fossilized animal dung
What is Coprolite?
These are what the holes in lava rocks are called.
Vesicles!
Most common rock in continental crust.
Granite!
Name an example of metamorphic rock
marble, etc.
How many elements are in a native mineral?
Just one!
Where is the earth’s crust the thickest?
Under mountain ranges.
What is one common characteristic of metamorphic rock?
It's very HARD!
(Like some peoples' heads!)
Name the three types of rock
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Name an example of Igneous rock
Lava rock, etc.
What is a common mineral found in the human body?
Calcium, Magnesium, Iron ...
(reasonable answers will be accepted)
Which of the following is required in order for a plant or animal to fossilize?
To be covered quickly!!
Quick!
What rock is commonly used for buildings and monuments?
It's Granite!
Fragmental rock with rounded clasts.
Conglomerates
Order of rock layers according to evolutionists.
the geologic column (yeah, right)
This is an example of a native mineral.
Gold, Silver, Copper, Diamond ... other native minerals will be accepted, as well.
What percentage of all fossils are fossilized dinosaur bones?
Less than 0.0001%!!
(seriously!)
What rock is made from the same element as diamonds?
Its Coal!
(I *still* don't think it should be considered a mineral, though!)
Fragmental rock with angular clasts
Breccia
Most common rock in oceanic crust
Basalt
How are artificial gems easily identified?
* Less durable
* Too perfect
* Smaller crystals
Why should we be careful when using the results of carbon-14 dating?
Because it's not reliable.
Rock containing two or more sizes of crystals.
What is Porphyritic
Mineral with two or more elements in definite proportions
Compound
These are smooth stones found inside fossilized animal bodies.
they're called gastroliths
List three tests COMMONLY used to identify minerals.
* Streak
* Color
* Cleavage
* Crystal
* Luster