Science Unit 4 Review Weathering/Minerals/Rocks/FL Resources

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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How are rocks and minerals related?

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Rocks are made up of one or more minerals.

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What type of rock forms from bits of weathered rock that get cemented together?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the property of a mineral that describes how it reflects light?

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Luster.

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What is hardness in minerals?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a mineral is to being scratched.

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Which mineral can be scratched with a fingernail?

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Mica.

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What is the main renewable resource that Florida is known for?

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Sunshine.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a crystal?

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A crystal is a solid material whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.