Rocks and Minerals (Iv)

Question 1

Physical,chemical, biological

Answer 1

3 types of weathering

Question 2

wind,water,ice,gravity

Answer 2

4 forms of erosion

Question 3

Crystalline Structure

Answer 3

A specific set of ATOMS OR MOLECULES arranges in a repeating pattern; all minerals have this INTERNAL structure, and it is this pattern that causes minerals to have certain properties we can see. (CrystalINVISIBLE)

Question 4

Crystal Shape

Answer 4

The special form that minerals have that is caused by the way their atoms or molecules are combinded; this term refers to the CUBIC,RHODODENDRON,OR OTHER SHAPES that are VISIBLE to the observer.

Question 5

Deposition

Answer 5

Rock or sediment Dropping off and forming layers,piles,etc

Question 6

Erosion (Biggest Op!!!)

Answer 6

Rocks or sediment moving away from their original location