4.11C Physical Propertis of Rocks

Which property of limestone makes it permeable to water?

• gray or white color

• tiny spaces inside it

• rough texture

• soft surface

Kavon does not think that oil-drilling machines are deposits because oil is lighter than natural materials and will rise toward Earth's surface. Is Kavon reasoning correct?

• Oil-drilling machines are deposits because they extract oil from the ground.
• Kavon's reasoning is correct because oil is less dense than water.
• No, Kavon's reasoning is incorrect.
• Kavon believes oil is heavier than natural materials, which is true.

How is water stored in an aquifer?

• as an underground lake or river

• as a liquid in the spaces of porous rock

• as water vapor beneath impermeable rock

• as chunks of ice mixed into rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Study the aquifers shown in the diagram How does the layer of clay affect the aquifers?

• The clay permits water from the two aquifers to mix together.

• The clay stores additional water in its pore spaces.

• The clay forms both aquifers and supplies water to them.

• The clay is an impermeable material that separates the aquifers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

After oil is removed from undergroud deposit, do you think it is possible for other materials to be stored in the rocks?

• Yes, it is possible for other materials to be stored in the rocks.
• No, the rocks become unusable after oil extraction.
• Yes, but only gases can be stored in the rocks.
• No, only oil can be stored in the rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

How would you classify this rock based on color, luster, and texture?

• dark color, dull luster, smooth texture

• light color, shiny luster, smooth texture

• dark color, shiny luster, rough texture

• light color, dull luster, smooth texture

Gabe looked at two different rocks, Rock 1 and Rock 2, and made the tables below. Which of the following questions can he answer about the rocks?

• Which rock is dark and smooth?

• Which rock is dark and rough?

• Which rock is smooth and rough?

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NGSS.5-PS1-3