Earth Systems Review Unit FL

Front

What type of precipitation is most likely during summertime?

Back

Rain

Front

What does it mean if a mineral has a dull luster?

Back

It does not reflect light well.

Front

How does the precipitation in a desert compare to that in a swamp?

Back

A desert has less precipitation than a swamp.

Front

What type of precipitation is likely to fall when the temperature is 83 degrees F?

Back

Rain

Front

What is the term for the way a surface reflects light?

Back

Luster

Front

What type of precipitation is characterized by frozen water droplets?

Back

Hail

Front

What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scratched?

Back

Streak

Front

What is the difference between metallic luster and dull luster?

Back

Metallic luster reflects light well, while dull luster does not.

Front

What type of environment typically has high precipitation?

Back

Swamp

Front

What is the main factor that determines the type of precipitation?

Back

Temperature