Earth Science Test 1 Flashcards

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Three branches of science

A

One life science
Two physical science
Three earth science

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Definition of Science?

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Means how things work

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What is Earth science????

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Geology, universe, ocean/atmosphere

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What are the parts of the earth??????

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Lithosphere- solid/land
Hydrosphere- liquid/water
Atmosphere- gas/air

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True or false:

Are minerals natural solids formed from 1 or a combination of elements???

A

True.

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True or false:

Minerals are made from organic materials.

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False.

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True or false:

Do minerals have definite chemical properties????

A

True.

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True or false:

Minerals cannot be compounds or elements.

A

False.

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Name one example of elements.

A

Gold or silver.

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9
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Name two examples of properties of minerals.

A

Color/streak
Luster
Fracture/Cleavage.

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True or false

Are rocks made up of solid materials??????

A

True.

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True or false

Can rocks contain organic materials (living or once living material)???????????????

A

True.

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True or false

Rocks are not usually a mixture of one or more minerals.

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False.

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True or false

Rocks have no definite composition.

A

True.

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True or false

Most rocks are made up of particles, called grains. Grains give rocks their texture. (How it looks and feels)

A

True.

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What part of the earth is lithosphere?

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The land.

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What part of the earth is hydrosphere?

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The water.

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What part of the earth is atmosphere?

A

The air.

18
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Alloy

A

Mixture of minerals.

19
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Vein

A

A tunnel underground that carries minerals.

20
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Rock cycle

A

Now rocks change in a circle/cycle.