Science Test Ch. 1

A geologist studies the structure, rocks, and minerals of the earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The hot melted rock that makes up the mantle of the earth is called lava.

• True

• False

Weathering produces small bits of weathered rock called humus.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The movement of sediment from one place to another is known as erosion.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If a substance is a mineral, it cannot be a metal.

• True

• False

Gemstones that are beautiful and rare are called precious stones.

• True

• False

A type of metamorphic rock

• coal

• limestone

• obsidian

• slate

• soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A rock-like substance that forms from decayed plant matter

• coal

• limestone

• obsidian

• slate

• soil

A type of sedimentary rock

• coal

• limestone

• obsidian

• slate

• soil

The loose material on the surface of the earth in which plants can grow

• coal

• limestone

• obsidian

• slate

• soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1