Earth Science Semester 1 - Matter Era Quiz
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What is measured on the Mohs hardness scale?

  • Density
  • Resistance to scratching (correct)
  • Magnetic properties
  • Reaction to Acid
  • Which mineral characteristic is described by how light reflects off its surface?

  • Tenacity
  • Fracture
  • Luster (correct)
  • Cleavage
  • What term describes a mineral's tendency to break along flat planes?

  • Fracture
  • Cleavage (correct)
  • Hardness
  • Oxidation
  • How is solubility in minerals influenced?

    <p>Temperature and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic describes a mineral's ability to glow under ultraviolet light?

    <p>Fluorescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do minerals containing iron typically exhibit?

    <p>Magnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a mineral's crystal form?

    <p>Reflects its internal atomic structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a mineral's resistance to breaking, bending, or deformation?

    <p>Tenacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves pressing sediments over time to reduce the space between grains?

    <p>Compaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of rocks or minerals?

    <p>Clastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metamorphism occurs when magma contacts a rock?

    <p>Contact metamorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that makes the planet Earth habitable?

    <p>Correct amount of water and carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of metamorphic rock shows layers or bands due to regional pressure?

    <p>Foliated rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is essential for building and maintaining an organism's body?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into sediments?

    <p>Erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen?

    <p>Nitrogen-rich atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process lays down sediments through natural forces like wind or water?

    <p>Deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Edwin Hubble's contribution to astronomy?

    <p>He discovered that the universe is expanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event is described by the Big Bang Theory?

    <p>The universe began from a hot, infinitely dense point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurred during the Nuclear Epoch?

    <p>Fused protons and neutrons creating helium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Hydrosphere?

    <p>Has 70% of its water in a frozen state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interaction does NOT typically involve the geosphere?

    <p>Oxygen production through photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of the Stratosphere?

    <p>Containing the ozone layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Grand Unification Epoch involve?

    <p>Separation of strong nuclear force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Lepton Epoch?

    <p>Formation of electrons and other leptons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is directly involved in the transportation of nutrients and waste products for living organisms?

    <p>Hydrosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of minerals related to color?

    <p>Color is often influenced by impurities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the atmosphere experiences the highest temperatures?

    <p>Thermosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does water play in the geosphere?

    <p>Aiding in the formation of soil and mineral reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a property of minerals?

    <p>Flammability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Edwin Hubble and the Expansion of the Universe

    • Hubble's observations in the 1920s concluded that the universe is expanding.
    • The recession velocity of objects is proportional to their distance from the observer.
    • He guided the Hooker telescope from 1923, located in Pasadena, California, atop Mt. Wilson.

    Origin of the Universe and the Big Bang Theory

    • The universe began approximately 13.7 billion years ago from a singularity.
    • This event is akin to a supercharged black hole, creating all matter, energy, space, and time.

    Radiation Era and Early Eons of the Universe

    • Planck Epoch: Primarily energy with no matter; gravity separated from a superforce.
    • Grand Unification Epoch: Three forces of nature were unified; strong nuclear force separated.
    • Inflationary Epoch: Rapid expansion from atom-sized to grapefruit-sized filled with hot particles.
    • Electroweak Epoch: Electromagnetic and weak forces separated.
    • Quark Epoch: Quarks existed, but conditions were too hot for particle formation.
    • Hadron Epoch: Quarks cooled and formed protons and neutrons.
    • Lepton Epoch: Formation of electrons and other leptons.
    • Nuclear Epoch: Protons and neutrons fused, creating helium.

    Earth's Four Subsystems

    • Atmosphere: Extends 560 km, comprised mainly of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor; it has five layers.

      • Troposphere: Closest layer, supports climate and life.
      • Stratosphere: Contains ozone, protects against UV radiation.
      • Mesosphere: Cold layer with significantly low temperatures.
      • Thermosphere: High temperatures, sparse atmospheric particles.
      • Exosphere: Outermost layer with extremely high temperatures.
    • Hydrosphere: Encompasses all water, with freshwater constituting only 3%; 70% of this is frozen.

    • Biosphere: Supports life and begins food chains with photosynthesis and respiration.

    • Geosphere: Composed primarily of oxygen, silicon, and magnesium; minerals are extracted from this layer.

    Interactions Among Subsystems

    • Atmosphere and Hydrosphere: Exchanges gases through evaporation and precipitation.
    • Biosphere and Hydrosphere: Hydrosphere facilitates nutrient transport for organisms.
    • Geosphere and Hydrosphere: Water assists in chemical processes, mineral formation, and rock weathering.

    Physical Properties of Minerals

    • Color: Visual characteristic; can be unreliable due to impurities.
    • Streak: Color of a mineral's powder is more reliable for identification.
    • Luster: Reflective qualities; may be metallic, glassy, pearly, or dull.
    • Hardness: Measured on Mohs scale (1 softest - talc; 10 hardest - diamond).
    • Cleavage and Fracture: Cleavage breaks along flat planes; fracture indicates irregular breaks.
    • Density: Weight ratio compared to equal water volume.
    • Crystal Form: External shape determined by atomic structure.
    • Tenacity: Mineral's resistance to deformation (brittle, malleable, flexible).
    • Transparency: Degree of light passage categorized as transparent, translucent, or opaque.

    Rock Types and Formation

    • Igneous Rocks: Formed from cooling magma or lava.

      • Intrusive: Large crystals formed beneath the surface (e.g., granite).
      • Extrusive: Small or no crystals formed on the surface (e.g., basalt).
    • Sedimentary Rocks: Formed from compacting and cementing sediments.

      • Clastic: Formed from rock fragments (e.g., sandstone).
      • Non-clastic: Precipitated from solutions or organic material (e.g., limestone).
    • Metamorphic Rocks: Result from recrystallization under heat and pressure.

      • Contact Metamorphism: Occurs near magma.
      • Regional Metamorphism: Affects large areas during mountain-building.
      • Textures: Foliated (layered) vs. non-foliated (no layers).

    Factors for Earth's Habitability

    • Earth has essential ingredients for life, including water and carbon.
    • Magnetic field protects against harmful solar radiation.
    • Nutrients are available for building organisms.
    • Steady energy supply, either from light or chemical sources, is vital for life processes.
    • Atmosphere composed mainly of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%) supports life.

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