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The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called - hardness 
 
The breaking of a mineral along definite planes is called - cleavage 
 
The two most abundant elements in the earth's crust are - oxygen and silicon 
 
Which of the following internal crystalline structure of minerals does not have three axes at right 
angles to one another? - monoclinic 
 
Ore minerals contain - a useful metal or nonmetal that is easily extracted 
 
The two most important identifying c...
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ES-GLOBAL CHANGE IN THE EARTH SYSTEM-FINAL EXAM
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Why study global change? - Answer--allows us to understand why global temps fluctuate and what causes fluctuations (natural and anthropogenic) 
-how it affects populations over time 
-tackling climate change before it things get much worse 
 
Why does the Earth change - Answer-1-earth's internal heat makes the asthenosphere weak enough to flow 
2-Sun radiation 
 
What happens as a result of a weak asthenosphere? - Answer--continental drift 
-volcanism: enough volcanic outgassing can cause clim...
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ESS 101 INTRO TO GEOLOGY - University of Washington_ Laboratory 5A : Sedimentary Rock Formation. Fall 2022. Score for this attempt: 9.5 out of 10
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ESS 101 INTRO TO GEOLOGY - University of Washington_ Laboratory 5A : Sedimentary Rock Formation. Fall 2022. Score for this attempt: 9.5 out of 10 In the igneous rock lab, we focused on tectonic proces ses that influence rock formation inside of the earth’s crust. Now we will turn to the earth’s surface, where rock weathers into smaller rock fragments and minerals. The solid particles and dissolved ions (charged atoms and molecules) freed by weathering processes are transported by water, wind...
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GEL 111 - Quizzes and Labs 1 – 4 || All Correct.
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Which of the following is probably least at risk for geologic hazards? correct answers On gentle slopes away from mountains 
 
The average composition of the continental crust is represented by the rock? correct answers Granite 
 
The oceanic crust is primarily composed of the rock? correct answers Basalt 
 
The outer core is thought to be primarily composed of liquid ________________ and nickel, while the inner core is thought to have the same composition in a solid form. correct answers iron 
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EARTH SYSTEMS FINAL EXAM REVIEW
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Compared to our sun, first generation stars tend to be... 
A) larger in mass and cooler 
B)larger in mass and hotter 
C)smaller in mass and cooler 
D)smaller in mass and hotter 
B) larger in mass and hotter 
Wegner's idea of continental drift was rejected by American geologist because... 
A) His English was too poor to understand by them 
B)He couldn't provide a valid mechanism that would cause continents to shift positions 
C)he had little evidence supporting the existence of the super contin...
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LUOA Earth Science Module 2 (2023/2024) Rated A
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LUOA Earth Science Module 2 (2023/2024) Rated A Copper is generally used for electrical wiring 
All rocks are made of minerals 
We all use minerals every day. We brush our teeth with toothpaste containing ____________, an abrasive powder that scrubs our teeth. We take a shower, get out and maybe put __________ powder on us. We turn on the light switch that has wires made of ___________. calcite, talcum, copper 
Why is oil not a mineral? (Choose 2) because it is a liquid, because it is made of li...
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Bio 191 Exam 1 Chapters 19-23 questions with answers
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Evolution - ANSWER: -descent with modification 
-all organisms are related through descent from an ancestor that lived in the remote past. 
 
Fossils - ANSWER: -remains or traces of organisms from the past 
-usually found in sedimentary rock 
 
Strata - ANSWER: -layers of sedimentary rock 
 
Ancestral - ANSWER: -species are found in lower layers 
-don't use primitive 
 
Derived - ANSWER: -species are found in upper layers 
-don't use new 
 
Galapagos Islands - ANSWER: -chain of islands ...
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APSC 151 MIDTERM PREP | 100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version
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The process of unloading can produce: 
(a) joints 
(b) mud cracks 
(c) pillows 
(d) cross-bedding 
(e) leaching - a 
An unconformity, like the one in the Kingston area, is best defined as: 
(a) a layer of rocks with very unusual fossils 
(b) a basal conglomerate 
(c) a layer of sedimentary rocks 
(d) a thin, tabular or sheet-like, igneous intrusion 
(e) a time gap in the rock record - e 
Weathering produces minerals that are more stable at the Earth's surface. Of the five minerals listed 
below...
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PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A
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PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A Scientific Method Question Hypothesis (stated as a fact) Prediction ( clarifying the hypotheses) (video example) Test Analysis 
Name the 3 basic units of measurement and what they measure 1. Meter: length 2. Liter: volume 3. Gram: mass 
10 The metric system increases and decreases by units of... 
Significant numbers are... all non zero numbers, zeros between numbers, and zeros to the right of the number. 
ex 0.01230 sig numbers are: 1230 
___ variable g...
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Texas Science 7-12 Practice Test 2024/2025 with 100% complete answers
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Fjord correct answersA long narrow inlet with steep cliffs created by glacial erosion (commonly found in Washington State) 
 
The Alps were formed... correct answers...by the collision of the African and Eurasian continents (the alps are not made of volcanic rock) 
 
Three Main Types of Rocks correct answersIgneous - Obsidian, Basalt, Granite (made from lava/ volcanic activity) 
 
Metamorphic - Slate, Gneiss, Phyllis (made under extreme pressure and temperature) 
 
Sedimentary - Limestone, Shal...
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