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noting and recording an event, a characteristic or behavior, with an instrument or with the senses.
What is observation
100
this is an inorganic solid, formed in nature, has a definite chemical make-up, and a crystalline structure.
What is mineral
100
when pressure and heat breaks and rearranges the bonds that hold atoms.
What is re-crystallization
100
a relationship or a connection between two or more things.
What is correlation
100
a type of plate movement where plates move apart
What is divergent
200
logic reasoning based on prior knowledge.
What is inference
200
a scale used to test hardness.
What is mohs scale
200
a process of a rock hardening
What is cementation
200
longitudinal section of rock layers in a certain area.
What is rock columns
200
tending to move towards each other
What is convergent
300
a possible scientific explanation that can be tested and falsified by experimenting.
What is hypothesis
300
a rock rich in minerals that could be mined for profit.
What is ore
300
a series of processes by which a rock changes from one rock type to another over time.
What is rock cycle
300
break down or rocks and soil through contact with atmospheric conditions
What is weathering
300
circular motion in fluid in which the warmer, less dense portions rise and cooler, more dense portions sink.
What is convection
400
derived from natural or living organisms
What is organic
400
a mixture of two or more metals. example: brass, bronze
What is alloy
400
pertaining to structural change due to heat and pressure.
What is metamorphism
400
a factor that can change the result of the experiment.
What is variable
500
not derived from living or dead organisms
What is inorganic
500
layers as a result of flattening of mineral grains.
What is foliated
500
sedimentary rock consisting of fragments of various sizes formed by cementation.
What is conglomerate
500
bulk movement of soil and rock debris down slopes
What is mass movement
500
the process by which, when two plates converge, a more dense tectonic plate sinks and melts.
What is subduction
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