Earth’s Processes Flashcard 1: Minerals and Rocks

Front

Inorganic, solid materials found in nature are called ___

Back

minerals

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Dropping off sediment

Front

The ________ measures how hard a mineral is.

Back

Mohs Scale

Front

This rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?

Back

Metamorphic

Front

Minerals that split into pieces with smooth planes are said to have ___.

Back

cleavage

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

Strata

Front

What is the name of the scale used to classify the hardness of minerals?

Back

Mohs Hardness Scale

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary