ELS

It is the understanding of the origin, evolution, structure, and fate of the universe.

What are the 4 subsystems of the Earth?

• Biosphere

• Magnetic Field

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

Which is not a characteristic of the terrestrial planets?

• They are closer to the Sun

• They are light

• They are volatile

• They are small

It is where most of the mass in our solar system is concentrated.

Which of the following is the most abundant element found in rocks?

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• silicon

What type of rock is granite?

• extrusive igneous rock

• intrusive igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

This type of rock can be foliated or nonfoliated

These are naturally occuring substances that build up the Earth's crust

These are the characteristics of minerals EXCEPT one

• Minerals are crystalline solids

• Minerals are made up of metals

• Minerals are made of chemical elements and compounds

• Minerals have known chemical compositions

• Minerals are inorganic in nature

_____ are natural solid materials that make up most of the lithosphere.