Minerals and Rocks

Which layer of Earth does convection current take place?

• Crust

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

How do we study Earth's interior if we cannot reach it?

• Using satellites

• Seismic Waves

• Evidence from different planets.

• Evidence from the mountains.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

The crust is a _____________ (solid or liquid).

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The outer core is ___________________. (Solid or Liquid)

Check all that are characteristics of a MINERAL:

• Solid

• Inorganic Processes

• Crystal Structure

• Definite Chemical Composition

• Naturally Occuring

Check all that are characteristics of a ROCK:

• Solid

• More than 1 mineral makes them up.

• No Definite Chemical Composition

• Not Naturally Occurring

What are the 3 major KINDS of rocks?

• Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Lava Rocks

Metamorphic rocks form as a result in...

• heat

• pressure

• none of these

Sedimentary rocks form as a result in...

• heat

• pressure

• weathering

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the step in the process of a rock changing from sedimentary to igneous?

• crystallization

• deposition

• erosion

• melting