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Earth Science Use Mineral Identification Sheet
Earth Science Use Mineral Identification Sheet
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1
What happens during the "
transport
" part of the rock cycle?
Wind is transported to a new location.
Water is transported to a new location.
Wind transports water to a new location.
Wind and water move rock particles to new locations.
2
Using the identification chart, which mineral used in pencils leaves a black streak?
copper
gold
lead
graphite
3
Whatinfluence do the ocean currents have on weather?
Sea breeze cools down land.
The ocean warms up the land.
The temperature gets hot.
The nights are warmw\er.
4
What is the most common cause of erosion of land and rocks?
Wind storms
Moving water
Strong earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
5
Where is most of Earth’s water located?
Glaciers
Oceans
Lakes
Rivers
6
About how much of the Earth's surface is covered in water?
more than 70%
50%
about 1/2
65%
7
What happens to air pressure the higher you go up the Earth's surface?
The pressure gets stronger.
The pressure increases.
The pressure decreases.
The pressure makes it easier to breathe.
8
Which mineral would you use a magnet to identify?
magnetite
<p>silver</p>
mica
copper
9
How does the ocean water influence the weather?
The ocean water helps to make storms less strong.
Itprovides most of the water for storms and hurricaines.
It provides us with a place to swim.
It makes the weather colder.
10
What does uneven heating of Earth cause?
Cold air
Warm air
Air pressure
convection currents
11
What happens because of a fault line?
mudslide
drought
earthquake
flood
12
Using the Moh's hardness scale which mineral is the hardest?
diamond
obsidian
gold
pumice
13
Most of Earth’s water is what kind of water?
salt water
fresh water
Underground water
Rain water
14
What happens to rocks when they are repeatedly frozen and thawed?
The rocks get softer.
The rocks break down into smaller pieces
The rocks get harder.
15
Which common volcanic (igneous) rock floats in water?
gabbro
basalt
obsidian
pumice
