1st Semester Final Exam Review

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What is a characteristic of a mineral?

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Minerals are solid, have a definite crystalline structure, are naturally occurring, and have luster.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

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Luster is not a defining characteristic of a mineral.

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What should you consider when deciding to use solar energy?

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Consider how many days per year it is sunny.

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What is the role of plants in weathering?

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Plants can break down rocks through biological weathering.

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What type of energy source uses heat from the Earth?

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Geothermal energy uses heat from the Earth.

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What type of plate boundary is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a transform plate boundary.

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Define a mineral.

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

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What is weathering?

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

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What are the three main types of plate boundaries?

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The three main types of plate boundaries are transform, convergent, and divergent.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays.