A | B |
A rock from space that strikes the surface. | meteorite |
A rock formed when melted rock material cools and hardens. | igneous rock |
A mineral that is valued for being rare and beautiful. | gem |
Hot, molten rock deep below Earth's surface. | magma |
A mineral containing a useful substance. | ore |
The rocky surface that makes up the top of Earth's lithosphere. | crust |
The tendency of a moving object to keep moving in a straight line. | inertia |
A rock formed when bits of matter join together. | sedimentary rock |
An earthquake is related to a crack in the crust. | fault |
An object that travels around a star in a path. | planet |
True or False: is the moon a planet? | False |
True or False: Is a mineral with a metallic luster shiny? | True |
What force are fold mountains caused by? | compression |
What causes weathering and erosion on the moon? | meteorites |
How can farmers protect the mineral content of soil? | add fertilizer & rotate crops |