Earth Science Big Idea 6

Front

What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

Back

Rocks are a natural mixture of several kinds of minerals.

Front

What are non-renewable resources on Earth?

Back

Fossil Fuels are non-renewable resources.

Front

How do plants weather rocks?

Back

When roots grow into cracks of rocks and expand, the rock breaks.

Front

What processes are needed to form sedimentary rocks?

Back

Weathering, erosion, pressure then compresses material together.

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources are any natural resource that can replenish itself in a short period of time.

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition.

Front

What is a rock?

Back

A rock is a solid material composed of one or more minerals.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process of moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small pieces of rock and soil that are carried away by water or wind.