Final Exam Flashcardizz Review

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.

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What does hardness in minerals refer to?

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Hardness refers to a mineral's resistance to being scratched, measured on the Mohs scale.

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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The streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched against a porcelain plate.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of Earth's freshwater is found in ice caps and glaciers.

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What happens to temperature as you go deeper into the Earth?

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The temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

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What is the relationship between pressure and depth in the Earth?

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Pressure increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

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List the layers of the Earth from the outside to the inside.

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Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

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What is the definition of a non-metallic mineral?

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A non-metallic mineral is a mineral that does not have metallic luster and is typically poor conductor of electricity.

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What is fracture in minerals?

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Fracture is the way a mineral breaks other than along cleavage planes.