Show:
Rocks
Minerals
Weather/Erosion
Earth's Resources
Earth and Space
100
I am a rock that is formed when magma cools and hardens. What am I?
igneous


100
What is the difference between cleavage and fracture?
cleavage- smooth, straight edges

fracture-jagged edges

100
Wind, like water can cause erosion. Which of the following choices is cause by wind erosion?

alluvial fan

moraine

sand dunes

tides

sand dunes
100
Water is an important resource in Florida. Fresh water is used for homes and businesses. Salt water is used for recreation and fishing. What type of resources is water?

A-human resource

B-mineral resource

C- renewable resource

D- non-renewable resource 

C-renewable resource
100
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
200
I am a rock that is created due to heat and pressure under the Earth's surface? What am I?
metamorphic
200
After rubbing Zicron and Pyrite together, Jennifer observes that the Zicron scratches the Pyrite. Which physical characteristics is Jennifer MOST likely trying to investigates by scratching these 2 minerals together?
hardness
200
Which process involves weathering but NOT erosion?

A- A plant's roots sprout into a rock, craking the rock

B- a rock breaks off the top of a cliff and falls down to the ground

C- Wind scratches sediments off of a statue and carries them away

D- Waves crash against a rock near the ocean carrying bits of sediment away. 

A- weathering does not move
200
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource found in Florida?

A- sunlight

B- phosphate

C- iron ore

D- silica

C- Iron
200
What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
300
Any rock can turn into a sedimentary rock undergoing the process of 
weathering and erosion 
300
Name 3 out 5 physical properties of minerals.
luster cleavage fracture streak hardness
300
If you look closely at beach sand, you will see, that it is made, up of tiny rocks and other materials. How is this sand on an ocean beach formed?

A- Alluvial fans create the sand

B- Waves weather rocks and shells

C- Wind blows sand from nearby deserts

D- Landslides bring sand down from cliffs

B
300
Which of the following is a renewable resource? 

sunlight

phosphate

natural gas

 wind

coal

water

sunlight, wind, water 
300
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
B
400
Rocks that are exposed to wind, rain, and other precipitation are starting the process of becoming what kind of rock?
sedimentary
400
A scientist is trying to classify a mineral. He rubs the mineral on a ceramic plate to see the color that is left behind.


What property is the scientist trying to observe?

streak
400
What is the difference between renewable between renewable and non-renewable resources?
renewable- can be used again

non-renewable- can not be made again or sed again

400
Benjamin's family live on a farm and has a wind mill, it is how the farm produces electricity. 

Based on this what type of energy is the family using?

wind energy
400
Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
you are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
500
Sheila is classifying the rocks in her collection. She knows that limestone often contains fossils. In which category of rock should she classify these rocks?
sedimentary
500
A scientist finds a rock sample and wants to test its luster. Which action should the scientist do to test the luster? 
look closely at the sample to see if it reflects light
500
Name 4 causes of physical weathering
running water, wind, gravity, ice
500
You can use your calculator on the test. True or False
Trick Question- small section in which you cannot use your calculator
500
You only have 5 minutes left, you have 10 multiple choice questions left, what do you do?
Fill in all C's and THEN go back and try to answer the questions you may know.