Earth & Space Science Review

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What type of rock are fossils found in?

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Sedimentary rock is where fossils are typically found.

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Which Florida resource is renewable?

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Water is a renewable resource in Florida.

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What are the two properties tested by Dona in her mineral experiment?

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Dona tested streak and luster.

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If a copper penny has a hardness of 3 and cannot scratch feldspar, what can be concluded about feldspar's hardness?

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Feldspar is harder than the penny.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different appearances of the moon over a month.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation of sediments.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally.

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What does 'streak' refer to in mineral testing?

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Streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate.

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What is 'luster' in terms of minerals?

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Luster describes how light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is the hardness scale used for minerals?

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The Mohs scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals.