Big Idea 6 Vocabulary

Type of rock that forms from cooled magma or lava (molten rock).

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Type of rock formed from layers of sediment that are cemented together.

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Type of rock that is formed over time from other rocks due to extreme pressure and/or heat.

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The color of powder that a mineral leaves when it is rubbed on a streak plate.

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A natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties is known as a...

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Property of a mineral that describes how easily it can be scratched.

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Property of a mineral that describes how it looks when it reflects light.

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Property of a mineral that describes how the mineral breaks apart along smooth surfaces.

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All the land, forests, energy sources, and minerals existing naturally in a place that can be used by people are known as...

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Any resource, such as wood or solar energy, that can or will be replenished naturally in a reasonable amount of time is a (a)   Resource