BJU Press Earth Science Chapter 9 and 10

Mining is one way to exercise good dominion, but we must be careful to maximize benefits while minimizing

What physical law assures us that the amount of material in the earth doesn’t change?

metamorphism caused mainly by high-temperature magma or lava

Which of the following is not a mineral?

a metamorphic rock that doesn't have bands or layers, intends to break into sharp, angular pieces

metamorphism that occurred when conditions rapidly changed in rocks

a rock formed from solidified magma or lava

About how old are the oldest sedimentary rocks according to the Young Earth view?

Which of the following is not a native mineral?

what are two properties that help classify metamorphic rocks?

a solid material in earth’s crust that is a natural combination of minerals or other materials

The amount and quality of light that a mineral reflects that can be used as a test to identify minerals

naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid that has a definite chemical composition

metamorphic rock containing flattened or flaky mineral crystals, giving it a banded or layered appearance

a mineral that contains only one element and that exists in its pure state in nature.

two or more substances combined but not chemically bonded

metamorphism that occurred over large areas widespread, regional tectonic forces, heat, or pressure from weight of rocks

a mineral made of a chemical compound

A coarse texture applies more to the size and shape of the grains in a rock than to how it feels to the touch.

naturalistic, old Earth idea that rock is recycled just like nearly every other natural resource

On the basis of the earth’s design and history, which kind of resource does not seem to be recycled?

an igneous, sedimentary, or another metamorphic rock that seems to have been physically and chemically changed over time

Most rocks are a mixture of two or more minerals

All minerals have crystalline structures

a rock made of sediments produced by erosion or chemical precipitation

What common metal was once worth more per ounce than gold?

color test used to identify a mineral that involves creating a streak of mineral's powder by rubbing it on ceramic plate

A dark mineral sample attracts iron filings. You could conclude that the mineral is

The most abundant family or class of minerals is the

Which of the following tests would provide the best example of a mineral's color?

The process by which a crystal grows is called

When you conduct an acid test on a mineral sample, you are watching for

The rock cycle is an example of a process God created to reuse natural resources so that we don’t run out.

True or False: All native minerals are pure elements.

pieces and particles of mineral crystals, rock fragments, and even fossils in a rock that determine its texture

a chemical geologist who mainly identifies, classifies, and analyzes minerals

rocks that contain certain valuable minerals

A rock made almost entirely of fossil shells loosely cemented together