Earth Science- Test 1

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

Ability of a mineral to glow and change color under ultraviolent light

Form when the structure and mineral composition of existing rock change because of heat, pressure, or chemical reactions

Softest known mineral, used in roofing materials, paint, paper, and talcum powder

Metamorphic rocks with visible layers or bands aligned in places

Particles of minerals, rock fragments, shells, leaves, and the remains of once-living things

These rocks form from sediments that have been compacted and cemented together

The distance in degrees east and west of the prime meridian

Sedimentary rocks formed by organic materials from decaying organisms

A mineral’s resistance to being scratched

Matter and energy came together in an undirected system to form the universe

The mass per unit of volume of a substance

The two groups that minerals are broken down into are:

The study of minerals

A supernatural Being created the universe with purpose and design

Igneous rocks that cool quickly have a _______ texture

Formed from silicon and oxygen, pure form is clear, ideal for sandpaper and industrial cleaners

The way a mineral’s surface reflects light

Silicate mineral that is soft, shiny, thin, flexible, can be found in granite, used in insulation, paint, and tile

Minerals are classified according to ____________

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure

These rocks form from cooling magma

An important use of rocks

Sedimentary rocks formed by separate rock particles and fragments that are compacted and cemented together

Igneous rocks that form outside of the earth

Igneous rocks that form inside of the earth

Which of the following is not a major branch of earth science?

The color of the powder left by a mineral when it is rubbed against a hard, rough surface

Sedimentary rocks formed by water-soluble minerals left behind when water evaporates

A mineral’s tendency to split along sets of parallel, flat surfaces

Igneous rocks that cool slowly have a _______ texture