Chemistry - Earth Flashcards
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Q
The different types of rock ?
A
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
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Q
What are the layers of the earth ?
A
Inner core - outer core - mantle - crust - atmosphere
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Q
Examples of these types of rock?
A
Sedimentary- sandstone, limestone, chalk
Metamorphic - marble, quarts, slate
Igneous - granite, basalt, pumice
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Q
What is the rock cycle ?
A
Igneous , metamorphic, sedimentary
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Q
What is the scale used to measure earthquakes ?
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Richter scale