Rocks, Minerals, and Resources

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Weathering by wind, water, and ice produces ________________.

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sediment

Front

The process of wearing away rock is known as ____________________.

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weathering

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A landslide quickly erodes sediment on a steep hill. When the landslide reaches the bottom of the hill, it slows down and finally comes to rest. The sediments it leaves are called ________________.

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deposition

Front

Any nonliving solid with a crystal form is called a(n) _________________.

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mineral

Front

A rock that forms from lava or magma is classified as a(n) ______________________.

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igneous rock

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A rock that forms when heat or pressure changes an existing rock is classified as a(n) ___________________.

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metamorphic rock

Front

What type of resource is limestone?

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nonrenewable

Front

What type of resource is wind power?

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renewable

Front

A mineral scratches a steel nail (hardness 5.5) but does not scratch quartz. What is the hardness of the mineral?

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6

Front

What is a mineral's luster?

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the way that light reflects from its surface