12 Questions
What does the lithosphere deal with?
Soil, rocks, and minerals
What are the three main types of rocks classified according to their origin?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What is the defining characteristic of igneous rocks?
They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or partially melted rock
What is the defining characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks?
They have large, easily visible crystals due to slow cooling within the Earth's crust
What is the defining characteristic of extrusive igneous rocks?
They have microscopic crystals due to rapid cooling when lava contacts air or water
What is the defining characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
They are formed by the layering and subsequent compression of organic material
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes metamorphic rocks from igneous and sedimentary rocks?
They are formed from the pressure and heat of the Earth's mantle.
What property of minerals is measured on the Mohs Hardness scale?
Resistance to abrasion
What does the 'streak' of a mineral refer to?
The color of the mineral's powder when rubbed on an unglazed porcelain plate.
Which of the following is NOT a method used to classify minerals?
Atomic structure
What is the key difference between minerals and rocks?
Minerals are composed of a single chemical element, while rocks are composed of multiple minerals.
What is the defining characteristic of the mineral $\text{garnet}$?
It has large, well-defined crystals.
Test your knowledge on rocks within the lithosphere, including their types, classification, and the rock cycle. Explore the different characteristics of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
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