Earth Science Midterm Review

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Temperature _____________________ as you go deeper into the earth.

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increases

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Earth's inner core is

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a solid ball of iron and nickel

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Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?

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weight

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______________________ occurs when eroded materials stop moving and begin to build up.

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Deposition

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_____ is the process by which soil and sediment (weathered rock) are transported (moved) from one place to another by water, wind, glaciers, and gravity.

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Erosion

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What is the definition of weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of materials, while deposition is the accumulation of materials.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.