Rock Formation and Transformation - Earth Science
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Which of the following resources is made from the remains of ancient dead organisms?
Which of the following resources is made from the remains of ancient dead organisms?
The answer is "gasoline."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
The answer is "gasoline."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
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Which of the following products is made from nonrenewable resources?
Which of the following products is made from nonrenewable resources?
The answer is "a plastic water bottle."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
The answer is "a plastic water bottle."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
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Which of the following is an example of how humans use a renewable resource for recreation?
Which of the following is an example of how humans use a renewable resource for recreation?
The answer is "boating and water skiing on a lake."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
The answer is "boating and water skiing on a lake."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
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Which of the following is a major criticism of the "fracking" technique used to free natural gas for use?
Which of the following is a major criticism of the "fracking" technique used to free natural gas for use?
The answer is "all of these." Fracking can cause pollution of surface and groundwater, sedimentation of streams from construction of roads and well pads, dewatering of streams, and displacement of wildlife.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "all of these." Fracking can cause pollution of surface and groundwater, sedimentation of streams from construction of roads and well pads, dewatering of streams, and displacement of wildlife.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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The image shows how coal is formed. What can we tell about coal from this image?
The image shows how coal is formed. What can we tell about coal from this image?
The answer is "coal takes hundreds of millions of years to form." None of the other answer choices are true.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "coal takes hundreds of millions of years to form." None of the other answer choices are true.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Watching a television in your living room uses electricity. Electricity can be produced using both renewable and nonrenewable resources. Which of the following lists two renewable resources used to make electricity?
Watching a television in your living room uses electricity. Electricity can be produced using both renewable and nonrenewable resources. Which of the following lists two renewable resources used to make electricity?
The answer is "hydroelectric power and wind."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
The answer is "hydroelectric power and wind."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
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Which of the following best describes where our petroleum oil reserves come from?
Which of the following best describes where our petroleum oil reserves come from?
The answer is "prehistoric algae and zooplankton whose remains settled on the bottom of an ocean or lake."
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "prehistoric algae and zooplankton whose remains settled on the bottom of an ocean or lake."
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Which of the following fossil fuel extraction techniques is being shown in the image?
Which of the following fossil fuel extraction techniques is being shown in the image?
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production.
Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity.
Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir.
Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Which of the following answer choices is a technique meant to expand the amount of natural gas available for use?
Which of the following answer choices is a technique meant to expand the amount of natural gas available for use?
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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What does the term "fossil fuels" refer to?
What does the term "fossil fuels" refer to?
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Geothermal power production is only possible in places where there is .
Geothermal power production is only possible in places where there is .
The answer is "magma."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
The answer is "magma."
Nonrenewable energy resources, like coal, nuclear, oil, and natural gas, are available in limited supplies. This is usually due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished. Renewable resources are replenished naturally and over relatively short periods of time. Renewable resources include biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydropower, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy. Biomass refers to organic material from plants or animals.
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Petroleum and natural gas were created from very tiny plants and animals that lived , while coal formed from plants that grew .
Petroleum and natural gas were created from very tiny plants and animals that lived , while coal formed from plants that grew .
The answer is "in oceans, on land." Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "in oceans, on land." Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Based on this diagram of the extraction of fossil fuels, what is "shale" most likely composed of?
Based on this diagram of the extraction of fossil fuels, what is "shale" most likely composed of?
The answer is "sedimentary rock containing remains of dead organisms from millions of years ago."
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "sedimentary rock containing remains of dead organisms from millions of years ago."
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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A derrick is the framework over an oil well or similar boring that holds the drilling machinery, thus this map provides a rough estimate of oil extraction activity across the united states. Based on this map, which of the following states is MOST LIKELY to be a lead producer of oil?
A derrick is the framework over an oil well or similar boring that holds the drilling machinery, thus this map provides a rough estimate of oil extraction activity across the united states. Based on this map, which of the following states is MOST LIKELY to be a lead producer of oil?
The answer is "Texas" because Texas has many more drilling sites than most states.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
The answer is "Texas" because Texas has many more drilling sites than most states.
Fossil fuel is a general term for crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils. These fuels were initially large deposits of organic material that were transformed into combustible materials. This happened because of exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource, but they make up the majority of our energy production. Coal can be extracted from the earth either by surface mining or underground mining. Once coal has been extracted, it can be used directly (for heating and industrial processes) or to fuel power plants for electricity. Extracting crude oil normally starts with drilling wells into an underground reservoir. When an oil well has been tapped, a geologist will note its presence. Often many wells (called multilateral wells) are drilled into the same reservoir. Natural gas is most commonly extracted by drilling vertically from the Earth's surface. Hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and acidizing are processes to expand the amount of gas that a well can access.
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Which of the following lists rocks that are metamorphic?
Which of the following lists rocks that are metamorphic?
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
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What type of rock is pictured?
What type of rock is pictured?
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
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The rock pictured is a conglomerate of many fossils, sand, and minerals. What type of rock is it?
The rock pictured is a conglomerate of many fossils, sand, and minerals. What type of rock is it?
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
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What type of rock belongs in the space labeled "#2" in this diagram of the rock cycle?
What type of rock belongs in the space labeled "#2" in this diagram of the rock cycle?
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
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Which type of rock belongs in the blank labeled "#3" in the rock cycle diagram pictured?
Which type of rock belongs in the blank labeled "#3" in the rock cycle diagram pictured?
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
Metamorphic rocks are any rock type that has been altered by heat, pressure, and/or the chemical action of fluids and gases. Metamorphic rocks are classified by their structure and their dominant minerals. Metamorphic rock structure is either foliated (has a definite planar structure) or nonfoliated (massive, without structure). Metamorphic rocks include slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss.
Sedimentary rocks are layered rocks that are composed of accumulated sediments. Erosion and deposition play a key part in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Wind, water, ice, and chemicals break down existing rock into sediment that is then transported and deposited by wind, water, and glaciers. As sediment accumulates with time (thousands of years) it becomes compacted and cemented (lithified), eventually forming rock. Some common sedimentary rocks are shale, sandstone, limestone, and conglomerate.
Igneous rocks are those that solidify from a molten or partially molten state. These rocks are characterized as either extrusive or intrusive. Extrusive rocks are formed above Earth’s surface as lava. Intrusive rocks form from molten material (magma) that flows and solidifies underground. Types of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, pumice, and obsidian.
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