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Science Chapter 5
Earth's Resources
Term | Definition |
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mineral | natural, nonliving solid crystals that make up rocks |
luster | the way the surface of the mineral reflects light |
hardness | how easily the surface of a mineral can be scratched |
streak | the color of the powder that a mineral leaves when it is scratched across a special plate |
cleavage | when minerals break along smooth, flat surfaces |
igneous rocks | rocks that have formed from molten rock |
sedimentary rocks | rocks that form when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden |
metamorphic rocks | rocks that have changed as a result of heat and pressure |
landform | a natural land feature on Earth's surface |
weathering | when rocks are slowly broken into smaller pieces |
erosion | the process of carrying away weathered bits of rock |
fault | a break or crack in rocks where Earth's crust can move suddenly |