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Science 14-15 Test

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What is a naturally occurring, homogenous, crystalline mixture? Mineral
What is a rock that contains one or more elements? Ore
What is the process that removes metal from ores? Smelting
What is the nonmetal part of an ore that floats to the top during smelting? Dross
What type mineral that contains only one kind of atom? Native
What type of mineral contains several elements in proportions that vary? Mixture
What is a visible light that is emitted when exposed to UV light? Flourescent
What is a visible light emitted after high-energy light source that no longer illuminates the surface? Phosflourescent
What mineral conducts electricity better than any other mineral? Silver
What type of mineral is used in refrigeration pipes, car radiators and cookware? Copper
What mineral is used as a catalyst in chemical reactions? Platinum
What is often alloyed with gold in jewelry? Platinum
What is the hardest known mineral? Diamond
What type of rock is formed when moving water or wind lays down massive amounts of eroded sediment? Sedimentary
What type of rock is formed by the cooling of molten rock? Igneous
What type of rocks that are changed in some way after they are formed? Metamorphic
What is the study of rocks? Petrology
What are layers formed by sedimentary rocks? Strata
What sedimentary rocks form from minerals dissolved in water? Non-clastic
What sedimentary rocks contain fragments eroded from other rocks? Clastic
What is any trace or remains of a living organism called? Fossil
How old do evolutionists believe the earth is? Millions
How old do creationists believe the earth is? Thousands
What solid material is in the earth's crust made of one or more minerals or organic materials? Nickel
Most fossils are located in what type of rocks? Limestone
What is the study of fossilized plants or animals? Paleontology
What type of fossil is used to tell the age of a rock? Index
What type of fossil extends through several layers of sediment? Polystraight
What place is where evolutions believe coal was formed? Swamps
Creationists and evolutionists both agree that ocean-dwelling creatures formed what? Oil
What type of metamorphic rocks that tend to break into sharp, angular pieces? Non-foliated
What type of metamorphic rocks that tend to break easily into layers? Foliated
What is the difference between porosity and permeability? Porosity- holes in the rocks. Permeability- holes in the rocks are connected
How does extinction fit both the Biblical and evolutionary framework of earth's history? Bible- degenerating wold. Evolution- natural selection
What evidence supports that dinosaurs were caught in a violent disaster? they were piled up, young and old, found everywhere together
What are two types of molten rock? Magma and lava rocks
What are two reasons why natural gas is often found above oil? Tt's less dense and a by product of oil
What are two reasons why two people study rocks? Used for buildings, jewelry and useful materials
How is the process of smelting performed? First crushed. then heated. the non-metal floats to the top and removed. repeat at lesat four times
What's the difference between intrusive and extrusive rock formation? Intrusive- inside magma solidifies after squeezing into a rock. Extrusive- outside
What are the different vies points on dinosaur extinction? Bible- flood, happened quickly, not long ago. Evolution- massive meteorite, happened slowly, long ago
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