How Do Crystals Work?

What drives groundwater towards the surface beneath Yellowstone Caldera?

• Pressure from the Earth's core

• Heat from hot igneous rocks

• Volcanic activity

• Chemical reactions in the soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What atomic structure is described by lead and sulfur atoms arranged in a three-dimensional grid?

• Cubic

• Orthorhombic

• Hexagonal

• Tetragonal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which crystal is known for its six-sided column with pointed tips?

• Feldspar

• Galena

• Quartz

• Diamond

What influences whether crystals form at all?

• The speed of cooling

• The color of the material

• The depth of the water table

• The size of the earth's core

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following is not a crystalline material?

• Sugar

• Ice

• Metal

• Glass