Unit 9 Vocabulary - Earth's Geology & Natural Resources

What is the asthenosphere?

• The rigid outer layer of Earth

• A partially molten layer beneath the lithosphere

• The Earth's inner core

• The uppermost part of the mantle

Which process best explains the theory of continental drift?

• Volcanoes pushing continents apart

• Earthquakes causing landmasses to move

• Continents moving across Earth's surface over millions of years

• Ocean currents pushing continents

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Which characteristic is NOT required for a substance to be classified as a mineral?

• Naturally occurring

• Inorganic solid

• Definite chemical composition

• Liquid state at room temperature

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What are rare earth metals primarily used for?

• Building construction

• Food preservation

• Advanced technology and electronics

• Jewelry making

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What is the main difference between surface mining and subsurface mining?

• The depth at which the resource is extracted

• The type of mineral being mined

• The equipment used

• The processing method

What is hydraulic fracturing commonly used to extract?

• Coal

• Gold

• Natural gas and oil

• Diamonds

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Which mining method involves removing entire mountaintops to access coal seams?

• Strip mining

• Mountain-top removal

• Open-pit mining

• Subsurface mining

What is the lithosphere composed of?

• Only oceanic crust

• Only continental crust

• The crust and uppermost mantle

• The entire mantle

What is crude oil?

• Refined gasoline

• Natural gas

• Unprocessed petroleum

• Processed coal

Which statement about tectonic plates is correct?

• They only exist under oceans

• They move several feet per day

• They are parts of the lithosphere

• They are made of pure rock

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