Geology

You will learn about the rock cycle and the process of formation of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. You will study the physical properties of minerals and how they are formed.

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The rock cycle is a slow process through which rocks transform from one type of rock to _____.

Over millions of years, the pressure of other materials on top of broken-down bits of granite and sediment creates what type of rock?

Igneous rock is formed when magma or lava cools and turns ________.

______ rock is formed when existing rock is changed by heat and very high pressure on the rock.

Fossils, the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. are found in sedimentary rock and are evidence of the environment changing over _____.

On a trip to a river, Cornelia found a rock. When she observed the rock more closely, she saw small particles, some shell fossils, and large particles. What conclusion can she make about the rock?

Gabe, Alexander, and Terrell observed some igneous rocks. Some of the rocks have small, fine grains while other rocks have large, coarse grains. Which statement would MOST LIKELY explain this difference?

A farmer planted straight rows of cotton. He became concerned about the amount of soil erosion he was experiencing due to run off. Which method would MOST LIKELY prevent the soil erosion due to runoff?

In examining different soil samples, students discovered decaying leaves in some of the samples. They disagreed about whether the leaves should be included as part of the sample. Which statement is the BEST reason for including the leaves?

The fossils found in the upper layers of a cliff show desert plants that held and retained water. The fossils in the lower layers of the cliff show many tropical rainforest plants such as ferns. What MOST LIKELY explains these differences?

In a diagram of Earth’s layers, how should the temperature be labeled on the different layers?

A scientist theorized that the continents move on Earth’s surface. Later, other scientists proved the ocean floor moves away from a mid-ocean ridge as magma rises through the rift, then solidifies to become new lithosphere. How?

When two tectonic plates move away from each other, what will MOST LIKELY be created if this movement continues?

A deep-diving research submarine is examining the deepest part of the western Pacific Ocean near the Marianas Islands. The name of this deep ocean feature is the Marianas _______.

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