Science 8 Fall Exam Reivew

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What property is used to identify rocks?

Back

Texture

Front

What type of fault is characterized by horizontal movement?

Back

Strike-slip fault

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Which property is NOT used to identify minerals?

Back

Temperature

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What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Back

Sedimentary rock

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Which layer of the Earth is directly beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle

Front

What is the definition of luster in relation to minerals?

Back

Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is the definition of hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching.

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What is a normal fault?

Back

A normal fault is a type of fault where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall.

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What is the definition of metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.