1st Semester Science Review

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that erupts from a volcano and flows on the Earth's surface.

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What type of weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Mechanical weathering is the process that physically breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What does the Mohs Scale measure?

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The Mohs Scale measures the hardness of minerals.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one place to another.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to identify a mineral: Streak, Density, Luster, or Crumble-economics?

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Crumble-economics is NOT a way to identify a mineral.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks through chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments, while deposition is the process of sediments settling in a new location.

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What is 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 the definition of sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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What is the role of a volcano in the rock cycle?

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Volcanoes contribute to the rock cycle by creating igneous rocks from cooled lava.