earths system Flashcards
physical properties
any property that can be observed using the 5 senses or can be measured without changing the matter
weight\mass
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
heat
energy that moves from something hot to 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 you rub it on a hard surface like a tile
tiles
color
luster
cleavage
scratch test
rocks
minerals
sediment
sedimentary
igneous
metamorphic