Earth Science Rock and Mineral Review

Front

What is the process called when wind, water, and ice break down rock?

Back

Weathering

Front

What property of minerals refers to the powdered color left by a mineral?

Back

Streak

Front

What term describes the way a mineral reflects light?

Back

Luster

Front

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

What type of rock forms when dissolved minerals precipitate from water solutions?

Back

Chemical Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the term for the process of transporting sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the term for the layering of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Stratification

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition?

Back

Physical Weathering

Front

What is the term for the process by which sediments are deposited in a new location?

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Deposition