Which mineral is the principal ore of aluminum?
BAUXITE
Compaction and cementation will form...
SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
The Earth's crust is made mostly of this type of rock.
IGNEOUS ROCK
Can we recycle minerals?
YES, BUT ONLY SOME OF THEM
An example of an igneous rock that cooled slowly beneath the earth's surface is:
GRANITE
The lithosphere is made up of which two layers?
THE CRUST AND the top part of THE UPPER MANTLE
Why are fossil fuels called "fossil fuels"?
THEY ARE MADE OF RESTS OF LIVING THINGS
How does burning fossil fuels change the climate?
Burning fossil fuel releases CARBON DIOXIDE, which goes into the atmosphere and contributes to the GREENHOUSE EFFECT
