Earth Science review

List the layers from the outer layer to the center

• Mantle, crust, outer core, inner core

• Outer core, inner core, mantle, crust

• Crust, mantle, inner core, outer core

• Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The inner core is solid and made mostly of

• Iron

• iron and molten rock

• Nickel and iron

• Nickel, iron and magma

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

• Magma

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

In the Starburst Lab, we made models of all types of rocks. Which type of rock is able to turn into a metamorphic rock?

• Only sedimentary

• Only igneous

• Both igneous and sedimentary

• Neither igneous or sedimentary

Rocks and sediment change as they move through the rock cycle. Which change involves turning into melting?

• Lava to rock

• magma to lava

• rock to magma

• rock to sediment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock rock?

• It must be broken down into sediment

• It must be melted into magma

• Its minerals must dissolve in water

• It must be exposed to high temperature and pressure

A geologist is studying three layers of sedimentary rock in an area. The layers have not shifted from their original positions. The geologist records the relative ages of the rocks. What did the geologist use to determine the relative ages of the rocks?

• Radioactive dating

• Mineral content

• Absolute dating

• The Law of Superposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Based on the law of superposition, what is the order of these rock layers, from oldest to youngest?

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 1, 4, 3

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Formed by heat and pressure

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Extrusive Igneous
• Intrusive Igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Formed by cooling & solidification of lava

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Extrusive Igneous
• Intrusive Igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2