Unit 3 Chapter Review Rocks and Minerals

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What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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How does weathering contribute to the formation of beach sand?

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Weathering breaks apart rocks and shells into sand.

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What are natural resources that can be replenished over time called?

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Renewable resources

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What property of a mineral is determined by rubbing it against a porcelain plate?

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Streak

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What term describes the way a mineral reflects light?

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Luster

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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 cannot.

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What is the definition of minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the significance of the streak test in mineral identification?

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The streak test helps identify a mineral by the color of the powder it leaves when rubbed on a porcelain plate.

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What are the main types of weathering?

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Physical weathering, chemical weathering, and biological weathering.

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How does chemical weathering differ from physical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the chemical composition of rocks, while physical weathering involves the breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition.