Rocks, Weathering, and Erosion

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What can we use to measure the hardness of a rock?

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Fingernail, Penny, Paper Clip, All of the above.

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What is luster?

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How shiny or dull a rock or mineral is.

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What is the name of the scale used to measure hardness?

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Mohs' scale.

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What is the physical attribute observed in a streak test?

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Hardness.

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What is weathering?

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When rocks are broken down into small grains and soil by wind and/or water over time.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that have been broken down by weathering.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is a rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.