Weathering, Erosion, Soil

Front

The movement of weathered rock or soil is called

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erosion

Front

What is the measure of how difficult it is for a mineral to be scratched?

Back

hardness

Front

A person who studies rocks and land to learn about earth is called a ____________.

Back

geologist

Front

The _________ is the way a rock shines when reflected.

Back

luster

Front

Wearing away or the breaking apart of a rock is called __________.

Back

weathering

Front

What is NOT a property of a mineral?

Back

temperature

Front

What is the process that moves piece of rock and soil?

Back

erosion

Front

What type of soil is made up of powdery grains of rock?

Back

sand

Front

What type of soil is best for plant growth?

Back

loam

Front

Order the following from largest to smallest grains: clay, sand, loam, loam, sand, clay

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sand, loam, clay