earths system Flashcards
physical properties
any properties that can be observed using five senses or can be measured without changing the matter
weight
how heavy an object is
solid
a state of matter that maintains its own shape instead of conforming to the shape of its container
liquid
something that can flow and takes the shape of its container, like water or juice, but it has a fixed amount of space, similar to how a solid stays the same size
conduct
it allows something like heat or electricity to flow or pass through it easily
heat
energy that moves from something cold, a form of energy
minerals
a substance found in nature, minerals make up rocks
hardness
how easily or difficult it is to scratch a minerals surface
streak
the color of its powder when u rub it on a hard, rough surface
color
its what light reflects back to our eyes. minerals are colored
luster
how shiny a rock or minerals looks when light shine on it like a mirror or glassy or even dull
cleavage
how some minerals break along smooth
scratch test
where you try to scratch a rock
rocks
a naturally formed combination of minerals and other natural mats
minerals
a solid, naturally formed substane
sediment
dirt and stuff
igneous
formed from magma lava
metamorphic
rock formed from existing rock
