Fossils and Mineral Properties

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What are the tests used to identify minerals?

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Hardness, luster, color, streak, and cleavage.

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What does it mean if fossils are found deeper in the Earth's crust?

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They are older compared to those found at the surface.

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What type of rocks are formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks.

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How are rocks classified?

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By how they are formed.

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True or False: Identical fossils are found at the same depth within the Earth's crust.

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True.

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What is a fossil?

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A preserved remains or impression of a once-living organism.

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What is the process of fossilization?

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The process by which organic material is replaced by minerals over time.

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What is the definition of mineral hardness?

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A measure of how resistant a mineral is to scratching.

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What is luster in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be metallic or non-metallic.

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What is the streak test?

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A test that determines the color of a mineral in powdered form.