Rocks
What are the three types of rocks?
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
Density =
mass/volume
Sedimentary rock may contain ________, or traces of organisms from the past.
fossils
We determine a mineral's hardness by referencing the...
Mohs Hardness Scale
How many dogs do I have?
3
Which type of rock forms by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rock
This is the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scraped against a porcelain surface.
Streak
Igneous rock comes from the cooling of (two words!)...
magma or lava
This refers to the way a mineral's surface reflects light
luster
What is the name of my boxer dog?
Chief
Intrusive and Extrusive
Cleavage
What are the two processes that change sediment into sedimentary rock?
Compaction and Cementation
What type of igneous rock is formed ABOVE earth's surface?
How many children do I have?
Three (Four if you count my son in law)
A type of metamorphic rock with bands present on it would be considered....
Foliated
nonliving
How does sedimentary rock turn into metamorphic rock (two words!!!)
Heat and pressure
This is the fancy word used to describe minerals that have a "glassy" luster
vitreous
How many of my children are boys?
2
intrusive (inside the earth!!!)
What are all 5 characteristics of minerals?
naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, chemical composition, crystal structure
What are the two processes that break down igneous rock into sediment?
weathering and erosion
This is the REPEATED PATTERN of atoms in a mineral
crystalline structure
How many cats do I have?
0