Words Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Lithosphere
A
The outer layer of the earth
2
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Magma
A
A hot mixture of melted rock
3
Q
Sediments
A
Broken down by weathering
4
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Native elements
A
Elements found in the earths crust
5
Q
Crystals
A
Geometrically shaped rocks
6
Q
Lustre
A
Appearance of a mineral caused by the sun
7
Q
Streak
A
A colour of a mineral or powder
8
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Hardness
A
A measure of how difficult it is to scratch a surface
9
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Minerals
A
Substance that makes up rocks
