Pointers

Question 1

What are the three principal components of Modern Earth Science?

Answer 1

Atmospheric Science, Hydrologic Science, Geologic Science

Question 2

it measures the density of a mineral

Answer 2

Specific Gravity

Question 3

Refers to the way a mineral reflects light

Answer 3

Luster

Question 4

Refers to the true color of the mineral in powdered form

Answer 4

Streak

Question 5

If a rock breaks into an irregular pattern, then it has;

Answer 5

Fracture

Question 6

the two main elements that make up silicate materials

Answer 6

Silicon and Oxygen

Question 7

Examples of native elements

Answer 7

Gold, Silver, and Copper

Question 8

type of rock that is produced by magma that cools deep below Earth’s Crust

Answer 8

Intrusive Igneous

Question 9

type of rock forms from particles of other rocks that have been broken down

Answer 9

sedimentary

Question 10

What are the two things needed for metamorphic rocks to form?

Answer 10

Heat and Pressure

Question 11

It is a process where the particles are compressed closer together to form sedimentary rocks

Answer 11

compaction

Question 12

it forms when molten rocks cools

Answer 12

Igneous Rocks

Question 13

How can you group igneous rocks

Answer 13

by the sizes of their grains (sizes dictates their texture)

Question 14

Coarse-Grained igneous rocks are called

Answer 14

intrusive

Question 15

Fine-grained igneous rocks are called

Answer 15

extrusive

Question 16

What are the two minerals used for toothpaste

Answer 16

Fluorite and calcite

Question 17

what are coals made up of?

Answer 17

remains of plants