Why is the rock cycle important? a. because it explains how long rocks have existed on this planet b. because it explains how rocks are constantly changing from one type to another c. because it describes how water and rocks interact within earth to produce melt d. because it describes how rocks move throughout earth’s ocean basins

Say whether each of the following statements relates to the influence on weathering by rock composition, rock properties, or climate. 1.exposed rock in the mountains of alaska 2.a lack of fractures in an outcrop3.quartz is rarely affected by dissolution, hydrolysis, or oxidation4.high porosity (a large amount of space between grains in a rock)5.rocks on the coast of a tropical island6.minerals that dissolve in the presence of waterthe good earth/chapter 9: weathering and soils weathering ratesthe good earth/chapter 9: weathering and soilscompositional control1.weathering is faster in rocks composed of weaker material or material that is easily converted to weaker material (such as feldspars)2.weathering is faster in rocks made up of minerals that dissolve in water (salt, gypsum)3.weathering is slower in rocks made of resistant materials (quartz)rock property control1.weathering is faster in rocks that allow air and water in (porous, fractured)2.fractures are natural weathering surfaces3.igneous and metamorphic rocks generally have low porosity –do you think they are particularly susceptible to weathering

Which of the following is not a place where hydrogen can be found on earth? a. natural gas well b. atmosphere c. water d. mine

Based on the information in the graph, what can you conclude about humans in the world in general?