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Geology and Rocks

Geology and Rocks

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Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Lorelei Rios

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the geosphere?

Back

The study of the physical characteristics of the earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are rocks?

Back

Solid masses of minerals that make up the Earth's surface and layers.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are rocks classified?

Back

Based on their method of formation/origin.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main groups of rocks?

Back

Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do igneous rocks form?

Back

From the cooling and crystallization/solidification of molten lava or magma.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Rocks that form from the fast cooling of lava on or near Earth’s surface.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are intrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Rocks that form from the slow cooling of magma within the Earth.

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