Earth Science - Minerals Climate Day 2

Front

What is a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

Back

Elements

Front

What is a natural solid substance that has a definite geometric shape?

Back

Crystal

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element?

Back

Atom

Front

What is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space?

Back

Matter

Front

What term describes the way light reflects off a mineral's surface?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage

Front

What is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition?

Back

Mineral

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the arrangement of atoms in a mineral?

Back

Crystal Structure

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scraped across a surface?

Back

Streak