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Grade 8 Earth Science
Grade 8 Earth Science
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Grade 8 earth science revision (Aus)
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Name the 3 rock types
Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Igneous
Sedimentary, Intrusive, Extrusive
Metamorphic, Clastic, Igneous
Clastic, Non-Clastic, Foliated
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What does strata mean?
Stretched
Flat
Stationary
Layered
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What is lava?
Hot liquid rock ABOVE the surface of the Earth
Hot liquid rock BELOW the surface of the Earth
All of the above
A type of mineral
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Rocks are
Unchanging
Hard
Changeable
Old
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In which type of rock do we find fossils?
Sedimentary
Granite
Igneous
Metamorphic
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What is a mineral?
a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance.
a soft or crumbly material sometimes used in cooking
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Rocks and minerals are described according to their
Properties
Geography
Location
Smell
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Name the 2 types of sedimentary rock
Clastic & Non-Clastic
Intrusive & Extrusive
Fossil & Non-fossil
Foilated & Non-foilated
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How does water affect the rock cycle?
Solidification
Erosion
Melting
Weathering
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What is the correct title for someone who studies rocks?
Meteorologist
Paleontologist
Rockologist
Geologist
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The rock cycle is:
how rock bands are formed
an explanation of how rocks are formed
the nick name of Ms. Wenta's bike
the exercise regime of Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson
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Name the 4 distinct layers of the earth
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous, Core
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Clast, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Crust, Outer Mantle, Inner Mantle, Core
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How are igneous rocks formed?
They are forged in the fires of Mount Doom
When a rock softens and then absorbs minerals.
When magma cools and solidifies,
They are man-made
