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Science Ch. 4

Terms

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Extinct
no longer in existence
Igneous Rock
fiery rock, formed when magma cools
Sediment
fine bits of soil that deposit in water
Silver
a metal that is the best conductor of electricity
Geologist
a scientist who studies the structure of the earth
Lava
molten rock that has erupted through the earth's surface
Old Faithful
a famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park
Spelunkers
people who enjoy exploring caves
Petroleum/Crude Oil
Oil in its natural state
Sandtone, Limestone & Shale are __________ Rock
sedimentary
Diamond
the hardest of all substances
Natural Resources
any material found in God's creation which is helpful to man
Geode
hard, rocklike object which looks like a mudball and has cyrtals inside
Weathering
soil is formed by this process
Osidian, Pumice & granite are _________rocks
igneous
Marble & Slate are __________ rocks
metamorphic
Aluminum
a lightweight, silvery-colored metal that can be formed into almost any shape
Mantle
the second layer of the earth - BOTH solid & liquid
Uranium
a radioactive metal
StalagMITE
a stone formation growing up fromt the floor of a cave
Mineralogists
scientist who study minerals
Chemical Weathering
when rock is changed by acid
Gemstone
a rare, beautiful mineral that is very hard
Ruby
the rarest gemstone
Mercury
the only metal which is liquid at room temperature
Marble
rock which was once limestone but was hardened as the result of extreme heat and pressure within the earth
Amber
the hardened sap of certain trees
StalacTITE
a formation which looks like a stone icicle hanging from the roof of a cave
Mica
a mineral that has the unique characteristic of roming large crystals
Crust, Mantle & Core
Three layers of the earth
Impurities
where quartz gets its color from
Magma
Molten Rock
Shale
rock that smells like mud
Iron
our most useful metal
Graphite
used instead of lead in pencils
Humus
decaying plant and animal material
Physical Weathering
when rock is broken by physical force
Crystal
a solid that has a definite shape with flat surfaces and sharp edges
Coal
a black or bronw rocklike substance that can be used to heat homes
Mold
a fossil formed when the mud that buries a plant or animal quickly hardens around it
Crust
the first layer of the earth - a SOLID
Slate
hardened shale, used form some chalkboards
Metamorphic Rocks
rocks thought to have changed from one type to another
Bedrock
solid, unmovable rock below the soil
Petrified Fossils
plant & animal remains that have turned to stone
Outercore
the earch layer of the earth - LIQUID

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