An igneous rock commonly used as building material is
Which igneous rock has large crystals surrounded by smaller crystals?
An example of a mineral made up of a pure element is
Which term is used to describe how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface?
The three major fossil fuels are coal, oil, and
What is the hardest known mineral?
Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth’s surface can change any rock into
Halite is a mineral formed by
The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it is
In the United States, the fossil fuel that is present in the largest amount is natural gas.
Particles of minerals called grains give a rock its texture.
Burning fossil fuels provides more energy per kilogram than burning other fuels.
To study a rock sample, geologists observe the rock’s mineral composition, color, and texture.
The three major groups of sedimentary rocks are clastic rocks, organic rocks, and chemical rocks.
The deeper a rock is buried in the crust, the greater the pressure on that rock
The collision of continental plates can push up a mountain range, after which weathering and erosion begin.
As rock moves through the rock cycle, material is not lost or gained.
What are three common uses of coal?
Tell me why fossil fuels are non renewable resources.
Tell me the 5 characteristics a substance must have to be a mineral.
Use this diagram for questions 36 and 37.
Describe a pathway through the rock cycle in which magma becomes sedimentary rock.