Science Vocab 1 Flashcards
Classify
to put things into groups
Composition
the makeup of a rock
Igneous
rock formed from great heat or lava from a volcano
Luster
a property of a mineral, described by how the mineral reflects light.
Magnetism
force of attraction
Metamorphic
a type of rock that has been changed as a result of underground heat, pressure, and water.
Mineral
a solid substance found in nature that has distinctive properties, such as a crystal form.
Physical Properties
a characteristic of an object that can be studied through the senses.
Sedimentary
a type of rock that is formed when sediments are packed together.
Streak
a long thin stripe that is a different color.
Properties
something about an object that helps tell what it is.
Rock
material found in nature that may be made up of one or more minerals.
Erosion
the gradual wearing away of something by wind/water.
Geologic Formation
the process of making something out of the Earth’s rocks and soil.
Geologic Region
a land area where rocks and minerals can be located.
