Question 1 (18 points)

Question

Match the Rocks and Minerals Terms with their descriptions

Column A
1.
Earth's uppermost mantle that overlaps with the crust; these are also the tectonic plates!:
Earth's uppermost mantle that overlaps with the crust; these are also the tectonic plates!
2.
The softer upper layer of the mantle, where convection takes place. Tectonic plates ""float" on this layer:
The softer upper layer of the mantle, where convection takes place. Tectonic plates ""float" on this layer
3.
All the rest of the mantle- made of hard hot rock- till it reaches the core.:
All the rest of the mantle- made of hard hot rock- till it reaches the core.
4.
Planets formed by _____________because particles in space stuck together:
Planets formed by _____________because particles in space stuck together
5.
Molten Material found under the crust is called____:
Molten Material found under the crust is called____
6.
Rocks get weathered and form tiny particles called ___________:
Rocks get weathered and form tiny particles called ___________
7.
The moving of these large slabs of rock under the crust result in earthquakes and volcanoes! Hint: found in the lithosphere:
The moving of these large slabs of rock under the crust result in earthquakes and volcanoes! Hint: found in the lithosphere
8.
In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are pressed together with gravity and pressure:
In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are pressed together with gravity and pressure
9.
In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are "glued" together (Hint; look at the root of the word...):
In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are "glued" together (Hint; look at the root of the word...)
10.
When the heat of magma churns around in the asthenosphere, it makes these::
When the heat of magma churns around in the asthenosphere, it makes these:
11.
Pure naturally-made solids, composed of one element or one compound. They make up rocks:_________:
Pure naturally-made solids, composed of one element or one compound. They make up rocks:_________
12.
Mineral test: ability to scratch another mineral:
Mineral test: ability to scratch another mineral
13.
Mineral test: rub it against tile to see the minerals powder color:
Mineral test: rub it against tile to see the minerals powder color
14.
Mineral test: when a mineral breaks off in flat sheets or surfaces, like mica:
Mineral test: when a mineral breaks off in flat sheets or surfaces, like mica
15.
Mineral test: when a mineral breaks on odd, irregular or unpredictable patterns:
Mineral test: when a mineral breaks on odd, irregular or unpredictable patterns
16.
Mineral test: the way light reflects off it. Described as glassy, metallic, or dull:
Mineral test: the way light reflects off it. Described as glassy, metallic, or dull
17.
Age of rock determined by comparing to the newer (upper )and older (lower) layers of rock around it:
Age of rock determined by comparing to the newer (upper )and older (lower) layers of rock around it
18.
Exact Age of rock determined by studying its radioactive half life:
Exact Age of rock determined by studying its radioactive half life

Answer 1

Here are the answers that match the terms in Column A with their descriptions:

1. Lithosphere: Earth's uppermost mantle that overlaps with the crust; these are also the tectonic plates!
2. Asthenosphere: The softer upper layer of the mantle, where convection takes place. Tectonic plates "float" on this layer.
3. Lower mantle: All the rest of the mantle- made of hard hot rock- till it reaches the core.
4. Accretion: Planets formed by _____________because particles in space stuck together.
5. Magma: Molten Material found under the crust is called____.
6. Sediment: Rocks get weathered and form tiny particles called ___________.
7. Tectonic plates: The moving of these large slabs of rock under the crust result in earthquakes and volcanoes! Hint: found in the lithosphere.
8. Compaction: In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are pressed together with gravity and pressure.
9. Cementation: In Sedimentary rock formation, when particles are "glued" together (Hint; look at the root of the word...).
10. Convection currents: When the heat of magma churns around in the asthenosphere, it makes these.
11. Minerals: Pure naturally-made solids, composed of one element or one compound. They make up rocks:_________.
12. Hardness: Mineral test: ability to scratch another mineral.
13. Streak: Mineral test: rub it against tile to see the minerals powder color.
14. Cleavage: Mineral test: when a mineral breaks off in flat sheets or surfaces, like mica.
15. Fracture: Mineral test: when a mineral breaks on odd, irregular or unpredictable patterns.
16. Luster: Mineral test: the way light reflects off it. Described as glassy, metallic, or dull.
17. Relative dating: Age of rock determined by comparing to the newer (upper) and older (lower) layers of rock around it.
18. Radioactive dating: Exact Age of rock determined by studying its radioactive half life.

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