Geology
What type of rock is sandstone?
Sandstone is a common type of sedimentary rock.
How many planets are in the solar system not including pluto?
There are currently 8 planets in our solar system.
How many elements are there are the periodic table of elements?
There are currently 118 elements on the periodic table of elements.
What is the first layer of the earth?
The first layer of the earth is the crust.
What type of plate boundary creates mountains?
A convergent boundary creates large mountain ranges as 2 plates collide.
What is required to make a metamorphic rock?
Extreme heat and pressure is required to form a metamorphic rock.
Which planet is the hottest in our solar system?
Mercury is the hottest planet in our solar system.
How many noble gases are there on the periodic table of elements?
There are 6 noble gases on the periodic table of elements
What is the inner core made of?
The inner core of the earth is made up of solid iron.
What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move away from each other?
A divergent boundary occurs when two plates move away from each other.
What type of rock is obsidian?
Obsidian is an extrusive igneous rock.
What is the second planet in our solar system?
Venus is the second planet in the order of planets.
What does the atomic number represent?
The atomic number of an atom represents the number or protons in that certain atom.
Which layer of the earth is liquid?
The layer of the earth that is liquid is the outer core.
What type of plate boundary makes earthquakes?
Transform boundaries can often cause earthquakes because as the plates slide next to one another they break rock making earthquakes.
How is sedimentary rock formed?
Sedimentary rock is formed by small rock deposits stacking over time through weathering and erosion.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with a mass 300 times more than earth.
What is the atomic number for hydrogen?
The atomic number for hydrogen is 1.
How many layers of the earth are there?
There are 4 layers. These layers are the crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
What is the Ring of Fire?
The ring of fire is where 75% of earths volcanoes and earthquakes occur because of the amount of movement that occurs along this plate boundary.
What was quartz used for in clocks?
Quartz was often used in clocks because it would vibrate at 32,768 per second very accurately when electrified.
What planet is farthest from the sun?
Neptune is the planet that is farthest from the sun.
How do you calculate the atomic mass?
Protons + Neutrons = Atomic mass
What layer of the earth is the thickest?
The mantle is the thickest layer of the earth with a thickness of 1800 miles thick.
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
The ring of fire is located in a basin of the pacific ocean.