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| Which change of state takes place when magma turns into igneous rock? |
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The diagram shown below shows a rift zone forming between two oceanic plates. Which of these actions is shown just below the center of the rift zone?
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The diagram below shows a large region of Earth’s crust. Which type of rock is forming deep below the surface?
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| foliated metamorphic rock |
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| A scientist is conducting an experiment to investigate samples of metamorphic rock. Which observation would help the scientist conclude that a sample is foliated metamorphic rock? |
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| The mineral grains in the sample are arranged in bands. |
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These diagrams show the arrangement of silicon and oxygen atoms in two different materials. Which statement best classifies these two materials and why?
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| Only A is a mineral because it has an orderly arrangement and B does not. |
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The table below lists the densities of four different mineral samples. A sample of an unknown mineral has a mass of 30 g and a volume of 4.0 mL. Based on the information given in the table, which mineral is it?
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| Granite has only recently been exposed at a location on Earth’s surface. How will this most likely affect the soil that will eventually form at this location? |
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| The soil will contain many of the same minerals as the granite has. |
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| Which of the following is the source of humus found in soil? |
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| Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource? |
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| It requires a very long period of time to form. |
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| How might the burning of coal lead to damaged plant life? |
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| Sulfur dioxide can combine with drops of water to form acid rain. |
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| What is one disadvantage of using renewable energy resources, such as biomass, wind, or hydropower? |
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| These resources are not always available in all areas. |
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Trees can be classified as different kinds of resources. If these logs were used for making paper, what kind of resource would they be?
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| Why is the conservation of natural resources important? |
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| because many resources are nonrenewable |
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