Geology and Natural Resources

Geology and Natural Resources

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Michelle Hudson

Science

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

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Most valuable precious metal from a mysterious chest

Back

Platinum

2.

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Type of volcano that is broad, gently sloping, and known for mild eruptions

Back

Shield volcano

3.

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Front

Term for rocks that curve downward during the folding process, forming a trough-like structure

Back

Syncline

4.

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Name of the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake begins

Back

Epicenter

5.

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Large pieces of solid volcanic ejecta that solidify before being ejected from the volcano.

Back

Volcanic block

6.

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Front

Magical soil ingredient crafted from decayed organisms that boosts plant growth.

Back

Humus

7.

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Nutrient that is the magical key for plants to ace cell division, growth, and maturity.

Back

Phosphorus

8.

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Front

Logical blunder of assuming success is caused by an unrelated prior event.

Back

Post Hoc Fallacy

9.

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Term for how light bounces off a mineral's surface.

Back

Luster

10.

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Front

Volcanic ejecta that cools into a smooth or ropy texture

Back

Pahoehoe

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