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Earth Science Sol 5.7 Rocks
Earth Science Sol 5.7 Rocks
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This covers VA SOL 5.7
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Rocks change from one type to another over time through heat, pressure, weathering & erosion:
The Weather Cycle
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking?
Morphing Rocks
The Rock Cycle
2
A fossil of an ocean organism would likely be from:
Western VA
Eastern VA
Southern VA
Northern VA
3
Name this rock:
shale
granite
sandstone
gneiss
4
This boundary is caused when plates push together. They cause mountain ranges and deep trenches
side line
divergent boundary
transform boundary
convergent boundary
5
Magma that reaches the surface of the Earth is called:
gneiss
lava
magma
granite
6
When plates move apart a ______ boundary is formed.
convergent
tectonic
divergent
transform
7
When two plates slide past each other horizontally causing earthquakes is a ________ boundary.
strike-slip
transform
rubbing
sliding
8
Large continent-sized blocks are called ________.
Tectonic Boundaries
Tectonic Saucers
Tectonic Bowls
Tectonic Plates
9
The outer layer of the Earth is the:
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
10
Pieces of rock that become
cemented
together to form _____ rocks.
large
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
11
____ are formed when plants and animals die and are quickly buried by sand, clay, etc.
Fossils
Trenches
Caves
Prints
12
Name this rock:
slate
coal
shale
limestone
13
______ occurs when rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface are constantly broken down.
weathering
erosion
hurricane
sand storm
14
_____ provide scientists with evidence about life on Earth, present and past.
trees
fossils
snow
trenches
15
The extreme heat which causes movement of material within the Earth:
Thermal Mount
Thermal Energy
Thermal Vent
Thermal Spot
16
Which is not a type of rock?
Galactic
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
17
The _____ is the layer below the crust and temperatures are hot so rocks flow. Also has magma.
outer core
mantle
inner core
crust
18
Are you ready for 6th grade?
Eh, almost.
ABSOLUTELY!
No!
Yes
19
Fossils are usually found in _____ rocks
sedimentary
hard
igneous
metamorphic
20
Identify This Rock:
Limestone
Gneiss
Coal
Slate
21
The Outer Core layer is made of _______ and ______ melted into a thick liquid.
Silver and Gold
Iron and Silver
Nickel and Iron
Copper and Iron
22
Igneous Rocks form when:
When Magma cools on the surface of the Earth.
When there is no magma.
When magma is created on the surface of the Earth.
Magma heats up on the surface of the Earth.
23
Name this rock:
limestone
granite
gneiss
sandstone
24
Name this rock:
limestone
sandstone
granite
gneiss
25
The inner-most layer of the earth with extreme pressure and heat is:
mantle
inner core
outer core
crust
26
The Earth is approximately _____ years old:
4.6 Trillion
4.6 Million
4.6 Quadrillion
4.6 Billion
27
Which rock type is changed after years of heat and pressure?
erosion
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
28
Name this rock:
shale
limestone
granite
sandstone
29
Name this rock:
coal
limestone
slate
shale
30
Erosion can be caused by:
Wind
Sand
Ice
Water