Big Idea 6 Vocabulary

Type of rock that forms from cooled magma or lava (molten rock).

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Type of rock formed from layers of sediment that are cemented together.

Type of rock that is formed over time from other rocks due to extreme pressure and/or heat.

The color of powder that a mineral leaves when it is rubbed on a streak plate.

A natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties is known as a...

Property of a mineral that describes how easily it can be scratched.

Property of a mineral that describes how it looks when it reflects light.

Property of a mineral that describes how the mineral breaks apart along smooth surfaces.

All the land, forests, energy sources, and minerals existing naturally in a place that can be used by people are known as...

Any resource, such as wood or solar energy, that can or will be replenished naturally in a reasonable amount of time is a _________ Resource