Unit 1 Geology Review

Front

What happens to the composition and density as you move from the Earth's crust to the inner core?

Back

Composition becomes denser, density increases.

Front

What is the powder version of a mineral called?

Back

Streak.

Front

Which element is most abundant on Earth?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is the density of an object with a mass of 4.3 grams and a volume of 13.2 cm³?

Back

0.33 g/cm³.

Front

Which type of rock forms from the cooling of magma under the earth?

Back

Igneous.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary.

Front

What is the process called when rocks change due to heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphism.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to resist scratching?

Back

Hardness.

Front

What is the scale used to measure the hardness of minerals?

Back

Mohs scale.