MID-TERM

Question 0

Minerals

Answer 0

Natural, solid, inorganic, definite chemical comp, crystal structure due to internal arrangement of atoms

Question 1

scientific method

Answer 1

Question, test, analyze, conclude

Question 2

Mineral formation

Answer 2

In Magma, evaporation, and pressure

Question 3

Mineral hardness

Answer 3

Abi,it’s to scratch another mineral

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Crystal shape

Answer 4

External structure due to internal structure of the atoms

Question 5

Luster

Answer 5

Describes how light reflects off of the mineral

Question 6

Color

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results from ability to absorb some wavelengths and reflect others

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Streak

Answer 7

Color of powder when rubbed in a streak plate

Question 8

Cleavage

Answer 8

When minerals split along flat surfaces

Question 9

Fracture

Answer 9

When the mineral breaks unevenly

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Density

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Mass/Volume

Question 11

Specific gravity

Answer 11

Density of mineral/ density of water

Question 12

Magnetism

Answer 12

Many iron minerals will produce an invisible magnetic force field

Question 13

Mineral groups

Answer 13

Silicates 
Native elements
Carbonates
Halides
Phosphates 
Oxides
Sulfides 
Sulfates

Question 14

Silicates

Answer 14

Largest group, composed of silicon bonded with oxygen atoms

Question 15

Beaker

Answer 15

Mixing a solution or collecting liquid

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Piper

Answer 16

Use to withdraw or dispense small amounts of liquid

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Graduated cylinder

Answer 17

Measure volumes of liquids

Question 18

Timer/ stopwatch

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To measure time

Question 19

Meter stick

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To measure length or distance

Question 20

Triple beam balance

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To measure mass

Question 21

Stalactites

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Top down

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Stalagmites

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Bottom up

Question 23

Units of measurement

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Kilo
Hecto
Deca
BASE UNIT
Deci
Centi
Milli

Question 24

Branches of science

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Geology (rocks, minerals)
Meteorology (weather)
Oceanography (everything in oceans)
Astronomy (outer space)

Question 25

Prime meridian

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East/west hemispheres

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Equator

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North and south hemispheres

Question 27

How many degrees east and west are there?

Answer 27

180

Question 28

How many degrees from north and south are there?

Answer 28

90

Question 29

Type of map that shows depth below sea level

Answer 29

Bathymetric

Question 30

How is a Mercator projection created

Answer 30

Cylindrical