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What is the relationship between the rate at which molten material cools and a mineral's crystals?

A
The faster the cooling, the larger the crystals.
B
The slower the cooling, the larger the crystals.
C
The rate at which molten material cools does not affect crystal shape.
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The rate at which molten material cools does not affect crystal size.
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Which word identifies the agent that carries the energy released from earthquakes?

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epicenter
B
focus
C
lithosphere
D
waves
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Which statement describes the location of an earthquake’s epicenter?

A
It is located using a single set of data.
B
It is determined by the Mercalli Scale.
C
It is determined by the arrival time of surface waves.
D
It is located at the point directly above the focus
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Which statement describes divergent boundaries?

A
Divergent boundaries are found only on land.
B
Subduction occurs at divergent boundaries.
C
Plates move toward each other at divergent boundaries.
D
Magma flows from cracks in the crust at divergent boundaries.
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What is magma?

A
solid rock with a fine texture
B
cooled rock with large crystals
C
molten rock below Earth’s surface
D
flowing rock above Earth’s surface
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Which sedimentary rock is burned to produce energy?

A
coal
B
iron ore
C
rock salt
D
limestone
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Which word identifies the shaking that results from movement under Earth’s surface?

A
earthquake
B
fault
C
plate
D
stress
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Which process forms sedimentary rock in the rock cycle after sediments accumulate and combine?

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Sediments undergo heat and pressure.
B
Sedimentary rock weathers and erodes.
C
Sediments compact and cement together.
D
Sedimentary rock experiences cooling and melting.
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The image shows a cross section of a volcano.

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Which type of metamorphic rock has randomly arranged grains and does not split into layers?

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foliated
B
banded
C
massive
D
non-foliated
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Which example is most likely made from both metals and gemstones?

A
necklace
B
soda can
C
window frame
D
kitchen utensil
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Where are extrusive igneous rocks typically found?

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in a canyon
B
in a riverbed
C
near a dormant volcano
D
deep under Earth’s surface
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Which statement is an example of an observation a scientist would make to classify a rock?

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A rock is larger than other rocks.
B
A rock was found in a stream.
C
A rock is formed from molten lava.
D
A rock cracks in half after a rainstorm.
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A rock is found in an area that once had an active volcano and has since been affected by erosion. The rock has individual black and white crystals that are easy to see.Which other description fits the rock?

A
fine texture
B
cooled quickly
C
exposed to air and water
D
cooled inside the volcano

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