Geologic Time
How long ago has earth been originated
4.6-4.6 billion years ago
When were the first fossil fuels
3.5 billions years ago
What is a fault
it is a crack in the earth
What are shield volcanoes
broad, domed volcanoes that have gentle sloping sides
What is a mineral
Substance made up of more than one element
What are 4 distinct layers of Earth
Mantle, Crust, Outer core, Inner Core
How old is the first intact crustal fragment
4 billion years
Where do transform plate boundaries occur
where two or more plates push toward each other.
How many types of volcanoes are there
Is liquid water a mineral
NO
What is the largest chemical earth is composed of
What is cyanobacteria
rocks are fossilized beds of blue-green algae
What are transform boundary
Two plates are sliding past each other
What are composite volcanoes
Cone-shaped composite of lava
What are sedimentary rocks made up of
weathered and eroded minerals and rocks
What is the shortest layer in terms of distance
crust
When did first humans show up
Phanerozoic Eon
What is an example of a convergent boundary in pacific ocean
The marina trench
Where does most of the explosive volcanism occur around the world
The pacific ring
Where does Limestone form
It forms in clear and shallow marine waters
What is the longest time interval
Eon
what did Cretaceous-Tertiary Extinction lead to
It lead to diversification of plants and other organisms
What do Subduction zones along convergent plate boundaries
They recycle the lithosphere
What is the largest volcanoe
Mauna Loa
What's your favorite rock
(Trick Question)
Any answer is correct