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__________ are formed by nature and made of minerals.
Rocks
I am formed through violent volcanic eruptions and have cooled over time! What type of rock am I?
Igneous Rock!
What do fossils tell us about the Earth's history?
Fossils tell us what used to live on the Earth, and what the Earth looked, sounded, and felt like in the past.
What does the physical property of transparency describe?
It describes how ligh passes through a mineral.
What does mining mean?
The process where rocks and minerals are taken from the Earth is called mining.
_________ describes rocks formed when other rocks are exposed to high temperature and pressure.
Metamorphic
Marble is an example of what type of rock?
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
How is streak measured from a mineral?
By crushing a mineral into powder form and seeing its colour.
What can we do to reduce the effects of mining on our environment?
Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
_________ are created by nature and are found in rocks.
Minerals
What is the softest mineral on Earth measured on the Mohs scale?
Talc
The study of the Earth's history based on fossils is called what?
Paleontology
What is a physical property?
A physical property is something that can be observed using the five senses (touch, sight, smell,sound, and sometimes taste).
What is a negative consequence of mining?
It pollutes the air, soil, and water.
_______ describes rocks made when sand, mud, and pebbles get compressed in layers.
Sedimentary
What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?
A rock is a solid made up of different minerals. Whereas a mineral is one substance made from the Earth.
What are the four types of fossils?
Trace, Cast, Mold and True Form fossils
What mineral is used to make tools because of how hard it is?
Diamonds are used to make tools because of their incredibly strong hardness.
Why is it important to reuse or recycle rocks and minerals?
So we reduce the effects of pollution and mine less from the Earth.
__________ are studied by paleontologists to learn about Earth's history.
Fossils
What does the rock cycle describe?
The rock cycle describes how rocks are formed, how they break apart, and how they reform into other rocks.
What is the proccess called where the remains of a living being are preserved in sedimentary rock?
Fossilization
Name the five physical properties of minerals
Magnetism, Transparency, Hardness, Lustre, and Streak.
What are the three types of mining?
Surface mining, underground mining, and panning.