If a mineral makes a mark on a paper, it is said to have ________
streak
100
What is water made of?
Hydrogen and Oxygen (H20)
100
Was the Grand Canyon formed by a fast change or slow change on land?
Slow-it took millions of years to form
100
True or False: Lava can be fast or slow moving.
True
200
What is sediment?
loose sand, soil, clay, or rock
200
If a rock can easily break it has good _____________.
cleavage
200
Water comes in 3 states. Name one and give me and example.
Solid-ice
Liquid-river
Gas-steam
200
What is a fast land change that occurs when two plates rub or collide together?
Earthquake
200
What volcano erupted in Washington state the day before Mrs. Oliver was born back on May 18, 1980? (Hint:We saw this in a science video).
Mt. Saint Helens
300
What is the name of the scientist who studies rocks?
Geologist
300
The term used to describe what a mineral looks like-shiny, dull, glossy, etc
luster
300
Is there more saltwater or freshwater on Earth?
Saltwater
300
This fast change occurs over the ocean and can be miles wide.
Hurricane
300
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is known as this type of volcano.
Supervolcano
400
The type of rock that morphs or changes over time.
Metamorphic
400
A mineral that is _____________ means that no light can shine through it
opaque
400
What percent of the Earth is covered in water?
75%
400
This molten rock can quickly devastate an area.
lava
400
These volcanoes stretch from Asia around the Pacific Ocean and up the Western coast of North America. These volcanoes are part of the ___________ ___ _________.
Ring of Fire
500
The process where rocks are constantly being formed, worn down and then formed again.
The rock cycle
500
This is the scale that measures the hardness of a mineral
Moh's scale
500
Is it easier to float in saltwater or freshwater and why?
Saltwater because the salt helps keeps things afloat.
500
This type of wave can be deadly and cause major destruction and damage.
Tsunami
500
What is the type of lava that flows underwater? Hint: It is puffy like an egg. It was shown on a video we watched in class.