Earth Science Mid Term Review (No PT)

Front

Wind dropping sand on the beach is __________.

Back

deposition

Front

The way a mineral reflects light is __________.

Back

luster

Front

Ice wedging is ____________ weathering.

Back

mechanical

Front

Which is NOT an identifying characteristic of a mineral?

Back

organic

Front

Vertical layers of soil's texture, structure, composition, and color divide the soil into layers or __________.

Back

horizons

Front

The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces is called __________.

Back

weathering

Front

The movement of sediment from one place to another is known as __________.

Back

erosion

Front

A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition is called a __________.

Back

mineral

Front

The measure of how resistant a mineral is to scratching is called __________.

Back

hardness

Front

The color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate is called __________.

Back

streak