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Which of the following is NOT one of the types of rocks?
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
magma
2
why the layers of the earth does not combine ?
different weight
'cause they have different liquids
because they have different densities
because they have different mass
3
what is the outer core made out of?
molten metal
ice cream
solid metal
chocolate
4
The process that continually adds new crust is:
subduction
sea-floor spreading
earthquakes
convecton
5
Fossils are found only in...
sedimentary rocks
intrusive igneous rocks
extrusive igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
6
The most common classification of minerals is based on...
size
shape
color
chemical composition
7
Which of the following is considered a special property that applies to only a few minerals?
Luster
Color
Magnetism
Streak
8
Which of the following physical properties can be expressed in numbers?
Reaction to acid
Hardness
Color
Luster
9
The place where two plates collide is called a...
hot spot
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
transform boundary
10
What layer is made out of solid metal?
mantle
outer core
crust
inner core
11
Oceanic crust is __________ than continental crust
less hot
more dense
less dense
more hot
12
A map of global earthquakes and volcanoes tells you...
where the plate boundaries are.
where the earth is the hottest.
where the edges of the continents are.
nothing, it looks random
13
When two continental plates pull apart a ______________ forms.
subduction zone
earthquake
rift valley
mountain range
14
The most common intrusive igneous rock is...
basalt
granite
gabbro
pumice
15
Which of the following is true about rocks?
most rocks are mixture of minerals
rocks do not contain minerals
coal is not considered a rock
rocks are composed of only one mineral
16
Metamorphic rocks forms as a result of...
the melting of rock
heat and pressure
the cooling of magma
compaction of sediments
17
What is the outer most layer of the earth?
inner core
outer core
crust
mantle
18
A mineral fizzes when a weak acid is dropped on it, the mineral is probably...
halite
calcite
magnetite
quartz
19
Which of the following term is NOT used to describe a mineral's luster?
shiny
glassy
dull
hexagonal
20
what are the layers of the Earth?
mantle, oceanic
mantle, ice cream
mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
mantle, continetal
