11 Questions
What is the substance of the lithosphere composed of one or more minerals?
Rock
What type of rocks form directly from magma?
Igneous
Which type of igneous rock makes up oceanic plates and is dark colored with iron, magnesium, and calcium?
Basaltic
How do extrusive igneous rocks form?
From cooling magma above Earth
What is the original source of all rock?
Magma
What are minerals classified as according to the acronym SINCC?
Solid, Inorganic, Naturally Occurring, Crystal Structure, Chemical Composition
What causes the mechanical breakdown of rocks and minerals?
Water and wind
Which type of rock forms when sedimentary, igneous, or other metamorphic rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures?
Slate
What is the physical removal of rock fragments from a landscape or ecosystem called?
Erosion
What is the primary purpose of soil in the environment?
Serving as a medium for plant growth
Which factor determines the formation of soil based on what the soil is made from?
Parent material
Test your knowledge on the geological cycle with a focus on the rock cycle, which involves the constant formation and destruction of rock. Explore the composition of rocks, the characteristics of minerals, and their formation under specific conditions.
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