Resources, Weathering, and Erosion Formative

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What is hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a mineral is to being scratched. It can be tested by scratching the surface with different materials.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as forests.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process of dropping sediment in a new location after it has been transported.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through natural forces.

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What is the scratch test used for?

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The scratch test is used to determine the hardness of a mineral by seeing if it can be scratched by other materials.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces to a new location.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is a forest, as it can grow back over time.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.