Earth Science-Fair Game Review

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What property of minerals is measured by scratching the surface of the mineral?

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Hardness is the property of minerals that is measured by scratching the surface.

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What is the term for the dropping off of eroded soil and bits of rock?

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Deposition is the process where eroded soil and bits of rock are dropped off.

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What type of rock is formed near the mouth of a volcano?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a large sheet of ice that moves slowly over land called?

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A glacier is a large sheet of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of rocks and soil from one place to another.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the term for the natural process of soil formation?

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Soil formation is the process through which soil is created from weathered rock and organic material.

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What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.

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What is the term for the study of Earth's physical structure and substance?

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Geology is the study of Earth's physical structure and substance.

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What is the process by which plants and animals break down rocks?

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Biological weathering is the process where living organisms contribute to the breakdown of rocks.