Chapter 1
What is earth science?
The study of Earth’s interacting systems
What is rock texture?
The way the grains are put together in the rock
Rainfall in mountain ranges might impact people living nearby by:
A) increasing erosion in mountains.
B) increasing flooding hazards.
C) increasing mudslide hazards.
D) water flowing into streams and rivers, increasing water supply.
What is a mineral?
is a naturally occurring, inorganic element or compound that have an orderly internal structure and definite chemical composition.
What evidence do we have that shows life was quite different than it is now in the geologic past?
Fossils of animals and plants
Which mineral property is the least reliable for identifying a mineral?
Color
A scientific explanation, developed by collecting and interpreting data, is also called a(n)
Hypothesis
A mineral property that can be observed without using a test is
Cleavage
What is the correct order for a scientific explanation?
observation - question - hypotheses - predictions - results of investigation - conclusions
What class of minerals form when the element Si is bonded with element O, as in the mineral quartz?
Silicates