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Section 3: Earth's Crust

Earth's Crust

1.

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Which of the following resulted in Earth's core becoming more dense than its crust?
A)gravity
B)high electronegativity
C)oxygenation
D)rapid heating
2.
What is the name given to a solid inorganic, compound found in nature?
A)solution
B)precipitation
C)mineral
D)vitamin
3.
What is the solid part of Earth’s crust called?
A)hydrosphere
B)troposphere
C)atmosphere
D)lithosphere
4.
What term is used to describe a metal-containing mineral that can be processed for a reasonable profit?
A)gangue
B)slag
C)ore
D)crust
5.
What is the most abundant element in Earth’s crust?
A)nitrogen
B)oxygen
C)carbon
D)sodium
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