Geology Test

Question 1

Theory that states the Earth's crust is broken into about 12-15 large plates that are in motion

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plate tectonics

Question 2

How can igneous rock change into metamorphic rock?

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heat and pressure

Question 3

When igneous rock cools slowly you see

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more crystals

Question 4

which type of rocks are most likely to have fossils?

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sedimentary

Question 5

Which of the following are test used to identify rocks and minerals?

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streak

Question 6

Igneous means _____ in latin

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fire

Question 7

Sedimentary rocks are created by

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weathering and erosion

Question 8

How can metamorphic rock change into sedimentary

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weathering and erosion

Question 9

The molten rock material under the earth's crust from which igneous rock is formed by cooling

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magma

Question 10

A rock that forms from existing rocks caused by changes in heat and pressure

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metamorphic

Question 11

What is the best time frame involving the rock cycle

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millions of years

Question 12

Rocks formed from the solidification from a molten state

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igneous

Question 13

The land portion of the earth is known as

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lithosphere

Question 14

To arrange a group of samples according to a specific property

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classify

Question 15

The plates that make up the earth's crust are always

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in motion

Question 16

metamorphic rocks are created by

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heat and pressure

Question 17

scientist believe pangaea existed because...

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all of the above

Question 18

Which is not a way to identify minerals

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size

Question 19

A process by which rocks exposed to weather, undergo changes and breakdown.

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weathering

Question 20

When igneous rock cools quickly you see

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few or no crystals

Question 21

metamorphic means ____ in Latin

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to change form

Question 22

The water section of the earth is known as the

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hydrosphere

Question 23

molten rock that reaches the earth's surface through a volcano

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lava

Question 24

Sedimentary means _____ in latin

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to settle

Question 25

A scientist that studies the physical earth is known as a

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geologist

Question 26

small particles that make up rocks and minerals are called

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grains

Question 27

Series of events in which rocks change over time between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

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rock cycle

Question 28

A rock that forms when sediments harden

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sedimentary

Question 29

Fragments of material that comes from weathering of rocks and are carried by wind, water, ice

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sediment

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Geology Test

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