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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False: Index fossils occur in any time periods. | False |
| What does metamorphos mean? | Meta=Changed Morphos=Shape |
| Describe felsic igneous rock. Is this rock dense? Why or why not? | light colored, it isn't dense because it is rich in elemants that are less dense |
| This is formed when fragments called clasts are cemented together. | clastic sedimentary rock |
| This is the theory that change occurs suddenly. | catastrophism |
| a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure | mineral |
| a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern | crystal |
| the color of the powder of a mineral | streak |
| the ratio of the mass of the substance to the volume of a substance | density |
| a natural material whose concentration of economical valuable mineral is high enough to be mined for a profit | oar |
| made up of silicon and oxygen, they also make up 90% of the earths crust | silicate mineral |
| glassy, brilliant | vitreous |
| fibrous | silky |
| plastic | resinous |
| greasy, dull | waxy |
| creamy | pearly |
| earthy | rough dull |