Earth Science Fall Final Review - NCHS

Front

A mineral breaks into pieces as shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?

Back

Cleavage

Front

Which of the following is NOT true of minerals? Options: They are liquids, They are formed in nature, They are inorganic, They have crystalline structure

Back

They are liquids

Front

Which mineral property is being shown here? Options: luster, hardness, cleavage, streak

Back

streak

Front

Is Granite high or low in Silica?

Back

high

Front

Where can we find Basalt? Options: mountains, valleys, deserts, ocean floor

Back

ocean floor

Front

Describe this rock: Intrusive, High Silica; Intrusive, Low Silica; Extrusive, High Silica; Intrusive, Low Silica

Back

Extrusive, High Silica

Front

Your friend offers to show you an intrusive igneous rock. Which of the following would you expect to see? A rock with light color, A rock with large crystals, A rock with small crystals, A rock with dark color

Back

A rock with large crystals

Front

What is the relationship between cooling rate and crystal size?

Back

Longer cooling time allows larger crystals to form.

Front

What is the rigid layer of the Earth's surface made up of the crust and upper mantle called?

Back

lithosphere

Front

Which layer of Earth is characterized by rock that is plastic, or soft enough to flow? Options: asthenosphere (mantle), crust, lithosphere, inner core

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asthenosphere (mantle)