Rocks and Minerals

What are the layers of the geosphere? Core, mantle, crust

Which layers of the geosphere make up the lithosphere? Crust and outer layer of the mantle

Materials that make up Earth’s crust and mantle What are rocks? Materials that make up Earth’s crust and mantle

Natural, solid substances that make up rocks What are minerals? Natural, solid substances that make up rocks

What three characteristics distinguish rocks? Composition, texture, and appearance in nature

What are the 5 physical properties of minerals? Shape, luster, color and streak, hardness, and density

Question and Answer Samples and Techniques Mined Substances Question and Answer Samples and Techniques

What are deposits? Areas of the crust where there are rocks, minerals and other useful substances

What are the three ways to mine substances? Quarries/open pit mines, underground mines, and drilling

Are open pit mines deep underground or near the surface?

Are underground mines deep or near the surface? Deep underground

When a deep hole is made to extract substances What is drilling? When a deep hole is made to extract substances