Energy/Mineral Test

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What is Geothermal Energy?

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Heat transferred from beneath the surface of Earth and used to produce energy for human use.

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What is a key characteristic of nuclear energy?

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Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly.

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What is Horizon 1 in soil layers?

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Topsoil.

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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The color of the powder produced when a mineral is rubbed on a porcelain plate.

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What does the hardness of a mineral refer to?

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Its resistance to being scratched.

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What is Hydropower?

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Energy derived from the movement of water.

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What is Wind Energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Energy harnessed from sunlight.

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What is the definition of 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 the Mohs scale?

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A scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.