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What causes weathering?
All of the above
Wind
Rain
Ice
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Fossils can be found in which type of rock?
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Igneous Rock
3
When loose particles are pressed together, they form
Igneous Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Weathered Rock
4
As you move closer to the Earth's center, the
Temperature increases and pressure decreases
Temperature and pressure decrease
Temperature decreases and pressure increases
Temperature and pressure increase
5
Lava is called Magma when it
Reaches the Earth's surface
When it melts
When it is below the Earth's surface
When it cools down and hardens
6
______ is a rock with metal running through it
Rock
Ore
Gem
Mineral
7
A rare mineral or crystal is called a...
Gem
Ore
Rock
Crystal
8
Which layer of the Earth is the hottest, at 5000 C
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
Crust
9
What are the four layers of the Earth?
Core, Mantle, Crust, Lithosphere
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust
Inner Core, Outer Core, Magma, Crust
Inner Core, Outer Core, Mantle, Atmosphere
10
Which layer of the Earth is the largest?
Crust
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
11
Molecules arranged in a pattern are called...
Elements
Crystals
Metals
Minerals
12
In order for a rock to be turned into magma, it must be
Compacted
Cemented
Melted
Cooled
13
Rocks formed when magma and lava cool and solidify are called
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Volcanic Rocks
14
A Scientist who studies rocks is called a
Rockologist
Physicist
Meteorologist
Geologist
15
A collection of 2 or more minerals is called a
Crystal
Mineral
Element
Rock
16
Name the process for the breaking up of rocks into smaller pieces
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Compacting
17
Metamorphic Rocks are formed by:
Time and Pressure
Sediments
Weathering and Erosion
Heat and Pressure
18
Name the process for the movement of rocks and soil from one place to another
Deposition
Weathering
Erosion
Compacting
19
The Outer Core is made of
Uranium
Rock
Solid Iron and Nickle
Liquid Iron and Nickle
20
The Inner Core is made of
Rock
Solid Iron and Nickle
Liquid Iron and Nickel
Uranium