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| What are the main layers of the geosphere? |
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| The lithosphere is made of the _____ and the uppermost part of the ________ |
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| The Geosphere is made of what? |
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| Which layer of the Earth is the densest? |
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| Which describes the INNER CORE? |
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| made of solid iron and nickel |
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| Rock that forms when high temps and extreme pressure change the rock is called? |
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| Naturally occurring, inorganic, and solid and it has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition |
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| is the way a minerals surface reflects light. |
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| is the color of a minerals powder |
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| how do Scienctest determine the hardness of a mineral? |
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| How easily another mineral or a common object scratches it. |
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| the tendency of minerals to break along smooth flat surfaces. |
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| the tendency of minerals to break along irregular surfaces. |
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| What are 3 main types of rocks |
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| Igneous, Metamorphic, and sedimentary |
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| The least dense layer of the Earth |
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| the thick rocky middle layer of the geosphere |
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| the dense metallic center of the earth |
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| the weak partially melted layer of the mantle |
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| which soil layer is the best for growing plants |
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| A-Horizon because organic matter from decay of roots and soil organisms. |
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| Molten rock that has cooled and hardened is called? |
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| These are all characteristics of minerals |
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definite chemical composition
inorganic ,crystal structure |
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| The two types of crust are_________ |
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