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Earth Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mineral | A natural, usually inorganic solid that has a characteristic chemical composition and an orderly internal structure. |
| element | A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means; all atoms of an element have the same atomic number. |
| atom | |
| compound | |
| matter | |
| crystal | |
| streak | |
| luster | |
| cleavage | |
| weathering | |
| erosion | |
| deposition | |
| igneous rock | |
| sedimentary rock | |
| metamorphic fock | |
| rock cycle | |
| uplift | |
| subsidence | |
| rift zone | |
| crust | |
| mantle | |
| convection | |
| core | |
| lithosphere | |
| asthenosphere | |
| mesosphere |