Introduction to the Earth - Unit 1 Test

What is the formula for density?

• density = mass x volume
• density = mass / volume
• density = mass + volume
• density = mass - volume

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• 3, 4, 2, 1, 
• 4, 3, 1, 2

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Why does ice float?

• Liquid water is less dense than solid water.
• Solid water is less dense than liquid water.
• Gaseous water is less dense than solid water.
• Liquid water is less dense than gaseous water.

What is the correct order (starting from the surface) of Earth's layers?

• crust, outer core, inner core, mantle
• mantle, outer core, inner core, crust
• crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
• outer core, inner core, crust, mantle

Which layer of Earth has the GREATEST density?

• crust
• mantle
• outer core
• inner core

Which layer is the coolest in temperature?

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Color of a mineral in powdered form.

• hardness
• streak
• breakage
• density

The way a surface reflects light.

• color
• luster
• streak
• density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A shiny material is described as having a __________________ luster

• metallic
• nonmetallic

Which mineral property is being shown here?

• luster
• cleavage
• streak
• fracture