BJU Science 5th grade chapter 1 vocab

What is the layer of the Earth located beneath the crust?

• Crust

• Core

• Mantle

• Sediment

What is molten rock called when it is found beneath the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Magma

• Soil

• Sediment

Which of the following terms refers to a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition?

• Organic

• Cleavage

• Mineral

• Inorganic

What do we call the hot, molten rock that erupts from a volcano?

• Mantle

• Lava

• Magma

• Sediment

What type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified lava or magma?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral

Which layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock and is the outermost layer?

• Mantle

• Core

• Crust

• Lava

What is a solid material composed of one or more minerals?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which property of a mineral refers to its resistance to being scratched?

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Crystal

• Gemstone

What is formed when layers of sediment are compacted and cemented together?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral

Which term refers to the breakdown of organic matter to form soil?

• Organic

• Inorganic

• Sediment

• Cleavage