Earth Science Mid Term Review 2022

Front

Organic matter in soil is made from __________.

Back

decayed plants and animals

Front

The way a mineral reflects light is __________.

Back

luster

Front

Returning the land to its original state after mining is ________.

Back

reclamation

Front

Acids in groundwater dissolves limestone to form a cavern is _____________ weathering.

Back

chemical

Front

The color of a mineral in powder form is its __________.

Back

streak

Front

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called __________.

Back

weathering

Front

The layer of soil that contains the most organic material is called __________.

Back

topsoil

Front

The natural process by which water, wind, and ice wear away rocks is known as __________.

Back

erosion

Front

The measure of how resistant a mineral is to being scratched is called __________.

Back

hardness

Front

The solid, outer layer of the Earth is known as the __________.

Back

lithosphere