Structures of the Earth
Rocks/Rock Cycle
Minerals
Volcanoes
Random
100
This layer of the Earth is the innermost layer that is thought to be a "solid ball of metal"
What is the inner core
100
Granite is an example of this type of rock.
What is (intrusive) igneous rock.
100
A mineral is made up of _____.
What is at least one element.
100
_____ is the hot liquid inside of a volcano.
What is magma.
100
Which of the following most likely cause the formation of an island? a.) wave erosion b.) sand deposits c.) wind movement d.) volcanic eruption
What is d.) volcanic eruption
200
This layer is made of solid rock and is only 5-25 miles thick.
What is the crust.
200
This type of rock is formed when hot lava cools.
What is igneous rock.
200
We used a white plate to test the ______ of a mineral.
What is streak.
200
When magma comes out of a volcano it becomes _____
What is lava
200
Pieces of sediment could become a sedimentary rock if ___________.
If the sediments were heated and pressure was applied.
300
This layer is around 1,802 miles thick and consists of hot, dense, semi-solid rock.
What is the mantle
300
In addition to heat, which of the following helps to change granite to gneiss? a.) acid b.) erosion c.) pressure d.) water
What is c.) pressure.
300
The _____ scale is used to test the hardness of a mineral.
What is Moh's hardness scale.
300
The crust of the Earth is broken into about 20 pieces called _________.
What are the tectonic plates.
300
Can a sedimentary rock become an igneous rock?
Yes, if the rock was heated and became magma it could eventually become igneous rock again after it erupts from a volcano and lava hardens.
400
This layer is made up of liquid iron and nickel.
What is the outer core.
400
Which of the following is most likely to make a rock crack and crumble. a.) dew evaporating off the rock b.) leaves decaying on a rock c.) snow melting in a crack in the rock d.) water freezing in a crack in the rock.
What is d.) water freezing in a crack in the rock.
400
A student sorted mineral samples into dull and shiny. What property was she using to sort the samples?
What is luster.
400
The theory that the continents are moving at a rate of about 1 inch per year is the ___________ theory.
What is continental drift theory.
400
______ is the process where rocks and the earths surface are broken down into pieces.
What is weathering.
500
When this layer begins to melt, magma is formed.
What is the mantle.
500
A rock is made up of ______.
What is minerals.
500
Which of the following best describes a mineral? a.) a solid natural material with a crystal structure b.) a material that was once living but has decayed c.) a liquid chemical used to make soil more fertile d.) a nutrient produced by plants that other organisms need.
What is a.) a solid natural material with a crystal structure.
500
Of all of the changes in our Earth which of the following takes the longest... a.) landslides b.) earthquakes c.) volcanic eruption d.) weathering
What is d.) weathering
500
What are two causes of erosion?
What are wind, water, or humans.
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