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Science Chapt. 6 Vocab Review 1
Test Description: Rocks and Minerals
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A rock from space that strikes a surface is a(n)
A
fault
B
ore
C
gem
D
meteorite
2) A rock formed when melted rock material cools and hardens is a(n)
A
planet
B
sedimentary rock
C
meteorite
D
igneous rock
3) A mineral that is valued for being rare and beautifulis a(n)
A
gem
B
magma
C
meteorite
D
inertia
4) Hot, molten rock deep below Earth's surface is called a(n)
A
sedimentary rock
B
igneous rock
C
inertia
D
magma
5) A mineral containing a useful substance is called a(n)
A
rock
B
crust
C
ore
D
gem
6) An object that travels around a star in a path is a(n)
A
fault
B
inertia
C
crust
D
planet
7) An earthquake is related to a crack in the crust called a(n)
A
crust
B
fault
C
inertia
D
magma
8) The tendency of a moving object to keep moving in a straight line is
A
gem
B
inertia
C
ore
D
crust
9) A rock formed when bits of matter join together is a(n)
A
sedimentary rock
B
ore
C
planet
D
igneous rock
10) The rocky surface that makes up the top of Earth's lithosphere is the
A
crust
B
ore
C
fault
D
inertia
11) Farmers can protect the mineral content of soil by
A
adding fertilizers and rotating crops
B
terracing and contour planting
C
rotating crops and contour plowing
D
adding fertilizers and terracing
12) Fold mountains are caused by what force?
A
tension
B
shear
C
gravity
D
compression
13) What does a mineral with a metallic luster look like?
A
oily
B
dull
C
shiny
D
waxy
14) What causes weathering and erosion on the Moon?
A
meteorites
B
wind
C
water
D
glaciers
15) What is NOT true of the moon?
A
has a lithosphere
B
is a planet
C
is Earth's closest neighbor in space
D
has no hydrosphere
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