Earth Science sem 2 wk 4

Front

What is the property of a mineral that measures its resistance to being scratched?

Back

Hardness

Front

What happens to river water when it enters a large body of water?

Back

The river water slows down and deposits large amounts of sediments.

Front

What special property does lodestone possess that allows it to pick up iron filings?

Back

Magnetism

Front

Which process does NOT contribute to the formation of a lake?

Back

Eutrophication causes a bog to become flooded.

Front

What is the velocity of sound in water?

Back

1454 m/s.

Front

What is the term for the process by which a river cuts off a meander to form an isolated channel?

Back

Oxbow lake formation.

Front

What is the term for the natural process that leads to the filling of a lake with sediments over time?

Back

Eutrophication.

Front

What is the term for the physical characteristics of a mineral, such as its color, luster, and texture?

Back

Mineral properties.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a mineral to break along flat surfaces?

Back

Cleavage.

Front

What is the term for the process by which water erodes the shoreline and deposits materials to form barrier islands?

Back

Coastal erosion and deposition.