Minerals And their Characteristics
What property describes the way a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?
Cleavage
How do igneous rocks form?
from the cooling and solidification of magma
What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?
Physical changes size/shape; chemical changes composition
How do streams shape landscapes?
Through erosion and deposition
What type of boundary occurs when plates collide?
Convergent boundary
Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?
Diamond
Match these rocks to their formation: (1)Limestone, (2)Granite, (3) Schist
(1) Sedimentary, (2)igneous, (3)Metamorphic
Give an example of erosion.
A river cutting through a rock
What is the difference between ocean and stream erosion?
Ocean erosion is influenced by waves; stream erosion is affected by flow.
True or False: Transform boundaries create earthquakes.
True
True or False:All minerals are shiny.
False
Identify the rock type: This rock is formed from compressed plant material.
Coal
Match each mass movement type to its description: (1)landslide, (2) Mud flow
(1) Rapid movement of rock; (2) Saturated soil movement
Label a diagram of a river system: Delta, meander, floodplain
provide a diagram for labeling.
Name a feature formed at a divergent boundary
mid-ocean ridge
Given a sample this is hard, has a glassy luster, and is clear, what mineral is it likely to be?
Quartz
How do sedimentary rocks form?
From the accumulation and compaction of sediments
What is Deposition?
The laying down of sediment
what features are created by river erosion?
Canyons and valleys
Describe the process of subduction
one plate sliding beneath another
What is the term for the color of a mineral in powdered form?
Streak
Describe the process of metamorphism
The change of rocks due to heat and pressure.
Describe how a glacier can cause erosion.
By scraping and carrying away rock and soil
How does sediment size change as water velocity decreases?
Larger sediment settle first; smaller ones travel further
Identify the type of plate boundary: Plates slide past each other causing friction
Transform boundary