Unit 1 Review Flashcard

Front

What are the main uses of minerals?

Back

Minerals are primarily used in foods, medicines, and building materials.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a main use of minerals?

Back

Electronics.

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What processes affect rocks deep inside the Earth and on Earth's surface?

Back

Rocks are built, destroyed, and changed by forces.

Front

What is a property of minerals?

Back

Minerals are solid, occur naturally, and have a definite chemical composition.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property of minerals?

Back

Made from living things.

Front

What occurs when hot water solutions cool?

Back

Elements and compounds crystallize.

Front

What is the main form of erosion that shapes Earth's surface?

Back

Running Water Erosion.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is crystallization?

Back

Crystallization is the process where elements and compounds form solid crystals as they cool.

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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 a crystalline structure.