2.Identify the common elements that are present in each of the ?spheres? of Earth.
3. Provide examples of places where the spheres interact and elements are exchanged. (Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle)
4. Relate the atomic arrangement of selected minerals to their crystal forms.
5. Illustrate and explain the processes of the rock cycle.
6. Explain Bowen?s Reaction Series and its use in classifying igneous rocks by environment of formation. Describe the relationships among color, texture and cooling rate of igneous rocks.
7. Describe the various classifications of sedimentary rocks, (by size and environment).
8. Describe the classes and formation of metamorphic formation; distinguish between foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks and relate them to their mineral composition.
