Final Exam Review 2 Flashcards
1
Q
X - axis:
Y - axis:
A
X - independent
Y - dependent
2
Q
Name the 6 properties to identify minerals
A
Color Luster Breakage(cleavage or fracture) Hardness Density Streak
3
Q
The average tectonic plate moves at a speed of….
A
2-8 centimeters/year
4
Q
What two words ends for the formation of a sedimentary rock?
A
Cementation and compaction
5
Q
What is a screw?
A
An inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder
6
Q
What is a wedge?
A
Two inclined planes side by side used for cutting
7
Q
Wavelength is…
A
The distance from one crest/trough or rarefaction/compression to the next crest/trough or rarefaction/compression
8
Q
Amplitude is…
A
The distance from the midline of a wave to its crest or trough
