Earth Structures

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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Talc

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Physical weathering includes processes like freeze-thaw cycles, where water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, causing rocks to break apart.

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy is a renewable resource.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What type of rocks have very shiny crystals?

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Metamorphic rocks often have shiny crystals due to the process of metamorphism.

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What is the Mohs Hardness Scale used for?

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The Mohs Hardness Scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals, ranking them from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once used.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are examples of non-renewable resources.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller particles through physical, chemical, or biological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).