Layers of the Earth
The center of the earth
core
Important historical event that changed the earth's crust
Flood
the color of the mineral you see
color
Scientists who study the structure, rocks, and minerals of the earth are called
geologists
A mineral that can be cut and polished for use is called A
the thin outer layer of the earth
crust
How did the earth change after the flood?
rocks, mountains, and canyons were formed. The earth was affected by weathering and erosion.
the color of the mark made when a sample is rubbed on a harder surface
streak
hot melted rock under the surface of the earth is called
magma
A gemstone that is beautiful and rare is A
precious stone
the middle layer of the earth
mantle
Mankind's responsibility for the resources God provides
To take care of the earth.
the way a mineral reflects light
luster
magma that flows out onto the surface of the earth is called
lava
synthetic
seems to be made of many pieces called plates
crust
who built the ark
Noah
the breaking of A mineral along smooth, straight lines or into flat sheets
cleavage
weathering produces small bits of weathered rock called
sediment
the orderly arrangement of the particles that make up a mineral is called a
crystal
makes up most of the earth's mass
mantle
who was on the ark?
Noah's family and 2 of every kind of animal.
refers to how easily a mineral resists scratching.
hardness
the movement of sediment from one place to another is known as
erosion
the hardest minerals are
diamonds and rubies