Final Practice 1

Front

The earth spins on its axis in a ___________ motion.

Back

Counterclockwise

Front

The deflection of winds and water due to the rotation of the earth is known as?

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

The motion of one object around another object is called?

Back

Revolution

Front

How can minerals be identified?

Back

By their physical properties, color, luster, hardness, form, streak, and cleavage.

Front

The way light is reflected from a mineral is called?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What is the term for the force that attracts objects toward one another?

Back

Gravitation

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of a moving object due to the rotation of the Earth?

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.