Earth Science Unit 2 Test

If the amount of C in the geosphere does not change, then the amount going in and out of the geosphere must be equal

The rock cycle consists of inputs, outputs, & transformation processes. Which would be an INPUT into the rock cycle?

Igneous rock will become sediment from _____.

The rock cycle consists of inputs, outputs, & transformation processes. Which are a TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES?

Metamorphic rock becomes sediement by ___.

Almost all the energy in Earth’s interior was gained during the formation of the solar system.

Which layer of the Earth has the greatest pressure?

If the amount of carbon going into the atmosphere increases, the total amount in Earth's other spheres would decrease.

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that formed when magma cooled under Earth's crust. Granite has _____________.

Igneous rock becomes metamorphic rock by ___.

This picture shows ___

The sun’s energy provides much of the thermal energy INSIDE Earth

Thermal energy in Earth’s interior = energy left from formation of solar system & energy from radioactive decay

What layer of the earth drives plate tectonics?

How could a scientist use properties of water to help identify the minerals?

What layer is a fluid layer surrounding a solid?

The rock cycle consists of inputs, outputs, & transformation processes. Which would be an OUTPUT into the rock cycle?

Slate is a metamorphic rock. What type of metamorphic transformation would slate most likely have undergone?

Igneous rock will become metamorphic rock from ___.

Sediments become sedimentary rock by __.

Which statement describes the classification of water as a mineral?

A primary source of the energy is radioactive decay in the mantle.

Which of these is true for native elements?

Igneous rock becomes magma from ___.

Obsidian can be described as ___

From which of these do chemical sedimentary rocks most likely originate?

Which pair of effects would allow the formation of similar sedimentary rocks?

Which is the best statement to describe positive feedback?

A mineral can scratch topaz but not corundum. What TWO conclusions can you make?

If the amount of C leaving the biosphere = the amount leaving the hydrosphere, the amount entering both spheres is =

What change will Earth most likely experience as the axis tilt approaches 24.5°?

Fraction of radiation that is reflected off the surface of an object

What happens to solar energy that strikes Earth?

If the amount of C in the atmosphere & hydrosphere both increase, the total amount in the biosphere & geosphere decrease