Big Idea 6

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is rubbed on a plate?

Back

Streak

Front

What do we call a resource that can be remade fairly easily?

Back

Renewable

Front

What type of rock is formed on Earth's surface due to weathering and erosion?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

Which of the following does NOT cause weathering: Wind, Water, Plants, or Gravity?

Back

Gravity

Front

What does cleavage refer to in minerals?

Back

How a mineral breaks apart.

Front

What is the term for the way a mineral reflects light?

Back

Luster

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to resist scratching?

Back

Hardness

Front

What type of resource cannot be replaced once it is used up?

Back

Nonrenewable