Which of the following is NOT an example of mechanical weathering?

In a soil profile, the “B” horizon is typically ____________.

The preexisting rock which is subsequently altered to form a metamorphic rock is termed a ____________.

Two common metamorphic rocks that typically lack foliation are _______________.

Along what type of plate boundary would you be most likely to find rhyolite and gneiss actively forming?

Most of the world’s __________ line(s) up along plate tectonic boundaries.

How many electrons are in the outer-most energy level (valence “shell) of the element lithium (atomic number 3)?

Examine the rock sample shown below. Which portion of Earth is mostly composed of this type of rock?

Which of the following energy sources is thought to be the primary force that drives the lateral motions of Earth’s tectonic plates?

Atoms of different elements can “stick together” (making compounds) via electrons sharing or trading arrangements called _________.