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Rocks,Minerals,Soil

Rocks, Minerals, Soil Unit

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A naturally occurring inorganic substance is known as a ? mineral
What are the two most common minerals found on Earth? feldspar and quartz
What does the Mohs Scale measure? hardness
A combination of minerals and organic material best defines a? rock
Which classification of rock forms when lava or magma cools? igneous
Which classification of rock forms when there is intense heat and pressure to change the minerals? metamorphic
Which classification of rock forms when sediment is compacted together? sedimentary
Igneous rocks that form inside the earth are identified what type? intrusive
Igneous rocks that form outside the earth's crust are identified as what type? extrusive
What is the process of sedimentary rock being formed through compacting and cementation? clastic
What is the process of sedimentary rock being formed through water evaporation? chemical
What is the process of sedimentary rock being formed through the remains of organisms? organic
Foliated and non-foliated are two ways to identify which classification of rock? metamorphic
A loose mixture of small rock fragments, organic matter, water, and air describes what? soil
What breaks down the remains of plants and animals? decomposers
What is the organic matter known as in soil? humus
The process by which rock is broken down is known as? weathering
The movement of rock fragments from one location to another is known as? erosion
What is it called when sediment comes to a rest? deposition
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