Layers of the earth
What is the layer of the earth that we live on?
The crust
Are minerals alive?
No, they are not
What type of rock is granite?
Igneous
Once a rock is formed, can it change? (shape, texture, etc)
Yes, it can change
What is the 4th layer of the earth? (inner layer)
The inner core
Are minerals the building block for rocks?
Yes, they are
How is pumice formed?
It is dried lava, so it is formed by a volcano erupting.
What are minerals made up of?
Atoms
What is the 3rd layer of the earth? (middle layer)
The outer core
What is a mineral in toothpaste that helps are teeth get stronger?
Fluorite
What type of rock is the statue of Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C., made of?
Marble, metamorphic
What are found inside of minerals, giving them shape?
Crystals
What is the 2nd layer of the earth?(middle layer)
The mantle
What is each side of a crystal called?
A face
What are the 3 main types of rock called?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What two minerals have have been used inside pencils?
Lead, graphite.
What is the 1st layer of the earth?(outer layer)
The crust
What is the most common mineral?
Quartz
What does the word 'Igneous' mean?
From fire
What is the strongest mineral?
Diamond