Questions and Answers
What is a physical property of matter?
Density
What is the height above a given level, especially sea level?
Elevation
What is a natural feature of the earth's surface?
Landform
What is a naturally occurring solid chemical substance formed through geological processes?
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What is the study of pollen and spores called?
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What term describes the elevations or inequalities of a land surface?
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What are aggregates of minerals called?
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The term applied to natural particles with a grain diameter is ____.
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What is a complex mixture of different-sized mineral grains from weathering rock and organic material called?
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What is the study of Earth's surface shape and features called?
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What indicates that dark soil has a high organic matter content?
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Is soil most often considered to be class or individual evidence?
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When would soil be considered class evidence?
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When would soil be considered individual evidence?
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How is soil evidence analyzed?
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Study Notes
Physical Properties
- Density: Defined as a physical property of matter, measuring mass per unit volume.
Geographic Concepts
- Elevation: Refers to height above a specific level, commonly sea level.
- Relief: Indicates the variations in height or uneven areas of a land surface.
Natural Features
- Landform: A term for natural geographical features on the Earth's surface.
- Rock: Composed of aggregates of minerals, forming the Earth's crust.
- Soil: A complex mixture including mineral grains, organic matter, and rock weathering products.
Geological Materials
- Mineral: Naturally occurring solid substances with a defined chemical composition and ordered atomic structure.
- Sand: Defined by natural particles with a specific grain diameter.
Scientific Study Areas
- Palynology: The specialized study focusing on pollen and spores.
- Topography: The scientific study of the Earth's surface shape and features.
Soil Characteristics
- Dark Soil: Color attributed to a high organic matter content, indicating fertility.
- Soil as Evidence: Can be categorized as either class or individual evidence based on its characteristics.
Evidence Analysis
- Class Evidence: Soil may be classified as such when similar characteristics appear in multiple locations (e.g., crime scenes).
- Individual Evidence: Soil becomes individual when containing unique elements like pollen, seeds, or vegetation fragments.
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Enhance your understanding of forensic science with this comprehensive review of Chapter 13. Review key terms including density, elevation, landforms, and more through interactive flashcards. Perfect for students looking to solidify their knowledge before exams.
