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What are the physical properties of a mineral?

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Color, Hardness, Luster.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, Convergent, Transform.

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What are the branches of Earth Science?

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Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, Astronomy.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the change in sea level because of gravitational forces.

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What is a Stratovolcano?

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A type of volcano characterized by a steep profile and periodic explosive eruptions.

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What is the difference between a Divergent and Convergent boundary?

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Divergent boundaries move apart, while Convergent boundaries move towards each other.

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What is the significance of Luster in minerals?

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Luster describes how light interacts with the surface of a mineral.

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What is the role of density in identifying minerals?

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Density helps to distinguish between minerals with similar appearances.

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What is the definition of Geology?

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Geology is the study of the Earth, its materials, and the processes that shape it.

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What is the difference between a Shield Volcano and a Cone Volcano?

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Shield volcanoes have broad, gentle slopes, while cone volcanoes have steep, conical shapes.