Layers of the Earth
This is the outermost layer of the earth
The crust.
A scientist who studies rocks
Geologist
Molten rock found outside the earth's surface.
Lava
Hardest mineral on earth
Diamond
Name any mineral.
Various answers (teacher checks)
This is the innermost layer of the earth
Inner core (would also accept core)
This rock is made by layers of sediment.
Sedimentary rocks.
Molten rock found inside the earth's surface.
Magma
True or False - Rocks are usually a mixture of minerals.
True
Softest mineral on earth - 1 on the Moh's scale.
Talc
This is the middle layer of the earth.
The mantle.
This rock is created by heat and pressure.
Metamorphic rocks
Rock formed by melted rock that cooled.
Igneous
The Moh's scale
How a mineral reflects light.
Luster
Inner core and outer core
Granite is this type of rock
Igneous
Fossil
List two ways to tell minerals apart.
hardness, streak, luster, color, density all acceptable answers
How heavy something is compared to how much space it takes up.
Density
List all 4 layers of the earth in order starting with the outermost layer.
List the three types of rocks (spelling does not count)
Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary
The breaking down of rocks to form sediments.
Weathering
How are minerals formed?
Grow from crystals.
Test to tell the true color of a mineral.
Streak test