Earth's Resources and Earth's Interior Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Types of Rocks — main types?

Answer

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

2Question

Earth's core — main elements?

Answer

Iron and nickel.

3Question

CO₂ removal — purpose?

Answer

Reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases.

4Question

Rock types — main categories?

Answer

Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

5Question

Earth's inner core — composition?

Answer

Solid iron and nickel.

6Question

Sedimentary rock formation?

Answer

Deposition and compression of sediments.

7Question

Foliation — associated with?

Answer

Metamorphic rocks.

8Question

Water vapour — condensation process?

Answer

Cooling causes vapour to turn into liquid.

9Question

Renewable resources — definition?

Answer

Resources that replenish naturally.

10Question

Earth's core — major elements?

Answer

Iron and nickel.

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