Earth Science and Chemistry Worksheet

What are the three main layers of the Earth?

• Crust, mantle, core

• Crust, ocean, sky

• Mantle, ocean, crust

• Core, water, air

What is the core made of?

• Iron and nickel

• Copper and zinc

• Aluminum and tin

• Lead and silver

Why do giant structures have high melting points?

• There are strong attractions between the particles

• They contain a lot of water

• They are made of gases

• They have weak bonds between atoms

What is the general equation for the reaction between an acid and a carbonate?

• acid + carbonate → salt + water + carbon dioxide

• acid + carbonate → salt + hydrogen gas

• acid + carbonate → salt + oxygen + water

• acid + carbonate → salt + ammonia + water

What salt is formed when a metal carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid?

• metal chloride

• metal sulfate

• metal nitrate

• metal phosphate

How are igneous rocks formed?

• When molten rock cools and solidifies

• By the accumulation of plant material

• Through the compression of sand and mud

• By the evaporation of water leaving minerals behind

What salt is formed when a metal carbonate reacts with nitric acid?

• metal nitrate

• metal sulfate

• metal chloride

• metal phosphate

What turns igneous/sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• High temperature and pressure

• Freezing and thawing

• Erosion by wind and water

• Exposure to sunlight

What are the three types of rock?

• Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic

• Granite, marble, limestone

• Quartz, feldspar, mica

• Basalt, sandstone, shale

Are fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

• Yes

• No

• Only in igneous rocks

• Only in metamorphic rocks