10 Geology

Magma above the Earth's surface is called?

• Magma

• Lava

• Honey

• Carbon

What does the term stratigraphy mean?

• The study of magma

• The study of water layers

• The study of rock layers

• The study of clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The Principle of Superposition states that...

• In an undisturbed igneous sequence, the uppermost rocks are the youngest

• In an undisturbed sedimentary sequence, the deepest rocks are the youngest

• In any sequence of sedimentary rock, the younger rocks always overlie older rocks

• In an undisturbed sedimentary sequence, the uppermost rocks are the youngest

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The Principle of Included Fragments states that...

• Any rock fragment included in another rock must be older than the surrounding rock

• Any rock fragment included in another rock must be younger than the surrounding rock

Igneous rocks below the Earth's surface are called?

• Extrusive rocks

• Intrusive rocks

• Silt

• Lava

A common intrusive igneous rock is?

• Basalt

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Quartz

A common extrusive igneous rock is?

• Basalt

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Bones

Which igneous rock forms large crystals due to slower cooling?

• Intrusive

• Extrusive

Felsic igneous rocks are richer in Silica than Mafic igneous rocks?

• True

• False

Mafic igneous rocks are richer in Magnesium and Iron than Felsic igneous rocks?

• True

• False