Minerals and Natural Resources

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a nonliving, naturally occurring solid that has its own regular arrangement of particles.

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What properties are used to identify minerals?

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The properties used to identify minerals include hardness, luster, color, streak, shape, and magnetism.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource is considered renewable if it can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is one that cannot be replaced quickly, such as minerals and fossil fuels.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Coal is an example of a non-renewable resource.

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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.

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What does luster refer to in minerals?

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Luster refers to the way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic or non-metallic.

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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The streak of a mineral is the color of the powder left when the mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate.

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What is the significance of color in identifying minerals?

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Color can help identify minerals, but it is not always reliable due to variations in mineral composition.

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What is magnetism in minerals?

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Magnetism is a property that allows some minerals to attract or repel magnets.