Chapter 4 Planet Earth and its Materials

What is another name for a valuable mineral such as a ruby or diamond?

• gem
• coal
• topaz
• igneous rock

The seven great areas of land on Earth are called

• countries
• volcanoes
• continents
• oceans

Which object revolves around a planet?

• star
• Sun
• moon
• another planet

Which mineral property is identified by color of the powder left behind when it is rubbed across a surface?

• streak
• hardness
• color
• luster

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

• air
• oil
• copper
• electricity

What is at the center of Earth's solar system?

• the moon
• Earth
• Saturn
• the Sun

An object in our solar system that is made of ice, rock, and dust is called a

• meteor
• comet
• asteroid
• meteorite

What are the large bodies of salt water that cover Earth called?

• rivers
• glaciers
• oceans
• lakes

North America is an example of a

• country
• continent
• landform
• state

What is the name for the land that lies at the bottom of the ocean?

• ocean floor
• ocean plateau
• ocean coast
• ocean canyon