Earth's Materials

Which of the following is a part of the rock cycle?

• Erosion

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Identify the type of rock that forms from cooling magma: A) Sedimentary B) Metamorphic C) Igneous. The correct answer is _________.

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

What are Earth materials?

• Man-made substances

• Naturally occurring substances that make up the Earth, including minerals, rocks, soil, water, and fossil fuels

• Only minerals and rocks

• Only water and soil.

Earth materials are essential for ______ and industry.

• agriculture

• entertainment

• technology

• fashion

Which of the following is an inorganic solid with different chemical compositions and physical properties?

• Rocks

• Minerals

• Soil

• Water

Fossil fuels exist as a solid, liquid, and _______ states.

• Gaseous

• Plasma

• Vapor

• None

Which of the following is not considered one of Earth's materials?

• Soil

• Rocks

• Plastic

• Water

_______ is a natural resource that is part of Earth's atmosphere.

• Soil

• Water

• Oxygen

• Rocks

What are the building blocks of the Geosphere?

• Water and Air

• Earth materials

• Plants and Animals

• Sunlight and Moonlight

Earth materials are vital resources that support life on Earth and are created by ______.

• Human activities

• Earth processes

• Ocean currents

• Solar energy