22/23 Semester 1 review

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What is a property NOT used for identifying minerals?

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Taste is NOT a property used for identifying minerals.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density is calculated by Mass divided by Volume.

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What is the energy produced by heat inside the earth called?

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Geothermal energy is the energy produced by heat inside the earth.

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Which simple machine increases the distance over which a load travels and reduces the needed force?

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An inclined plane increases the distance over which a load travels and reduces the needed force.

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Can elements be broken down into simpler substances?

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False, elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the formula for calculating volume?

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Volume = Length × Width × Height.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is an example of a simple machine?

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Examples of simple machines include levers, pulleys, inclined planes, wedges, screws, and wheels and axles.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.