Earth Science - Chapter 3 Review

A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a definite internal geometric structure is called a

The mineral calcite is written as CaCO3. It is considered a carbonate because it contains

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A mineral's streak is the color of the ______________ that a mineral leaves when scratched on a streak plate.

Which of these is the LEAST reliable when identifying minerals?

• hardness

• density

• color

• streak

Mass divided by volume

____________________________ are composed of a single type of atom.

A good way to reduce the environmental effects of mining is to

• recycling

• reclamation

• reduct

• rearrange

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How does mining harm the environment?

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Atoms that are arranged in a specific, repetitive pattern is called

Minerals that contain only native elements are called _____________________ minerals.