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Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Which state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Which layer of the Earth is composed mainly of solid rock and is relatively thin?
Which layer of the Earth is composed mainly of solid rock and is relatively thin?
What is the composition of the outer core of the Earth?
What is the composition of the outer core of the Earth?
What distinguishes minerals from other substances?
What distinguishes minerals from other substances?
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Which process causes a substance to change from a liquid to a gas?
Which process causes a substance to change from a liquid to a gas?
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In which layer of the Earth do we find a solid sphere consisting mainly of iron and nickel under extreme pressure?
In which layer of the Earth do we find a solid sphere consisting mainly of iron and nickel under extreme pressure?
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What process involves the alteration of minerals and rocks through chemical reactions?
What process involves the alteration of minerals and rocks through chemical reactions?
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Which scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals?
Which scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals?
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What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one place to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity called?
What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one place to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity called?
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Which type of rock forms from the solidification of molten magma or lava?
Which type of rock forms from the solidification of molten magma or lava?
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What is the complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms that forms at the Earth's surface through weathering called?
What is the complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms that forms at the Earth's surface through weathering called?
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What are distinct layers within the soil profile called?
What are distinct layers within the soil profile called?
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What is the process of breaking down rocks through physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms called?
What is the process of breaking down rocks through physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms called?
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What type of rock forms from the alteration of existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids without completely melting?
What type of rock forms from the alteration of existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids without completely melting?
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What are aggregates of minerals or mineraloids that may also contain organic remains called?
What are aggregates of minerals or mineraloids that may also contain organic remains called?
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What is the process of downslope movement of Earth materials under the influence of gravity called?
What is the process of downslope movement of Earth materials under the influence of gravity called?
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Solids have a definite shape but not a definite volume.
Solids have a definite shape but not a definite volume.
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The upper mantle and lower mantle are divided based on differences in pressure and composition.
The upper mantle and lower mantle are divided based on differences in pressure and composition.
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Gases have both a fixed shape and volume.
Gases have both a fixed shape and volume.
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The outer core of the Earth is a solid layer composed primarily of iron and nickel.
The outer core of the Earth is a solid layer composed primarily of iron and nickel.
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Minerals are organic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
Minerals are organic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
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The process of condensation causes a substance to change from a gas to a liquid.
The process of condensation causes a substance to change from a gas to a liquid.
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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava.
Sedimentary rocks are formed from the solidification of molten magma or lava.
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Chemical weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments without changing their chemical composition.
Chemical weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments without changing their chemical composition.
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The Mohs scale measures the specific gravity of minerals, ranging from 1 to 10.
The Mohs scale measures the specific gravity of minerals, ranging from 1 to 10.
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Soils vary in composition, texture, structure, and fertility depending on factors such as climate and vegetation.
Soils vary in composition, texture, structure, and fertility depending on factors such as climate and vegetation.
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Igneous rocks are classified into intrusive and extrusive based on their color and luster.
Igneous rocks are classified into intrusive and extrusive based on their color and luster.
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Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks through complete melting.
Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks through complete melting.
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Mass movements are the upslope movement of Earth materials under the influence of gravity.
Mass movements are the upslope movement of Earth materials under the influence of gravity.
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The O horizon in soil profile mainly consists of weathered parent material.
The O horizon in soil profile mainly consists of weathered parent material.
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Minerals used for identification include color, streak, luster, and magnetism.
Minerals used for identification include color, streak, luster, and magnetism.
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Erosion is the process of shaping landscapes through processes like deposition and sedimentation.
Erosion is the process of shaping landscapes through processes like deposition and sedimentation.
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Study Notes
States of Matter
- A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.
Earth's Layers
- The crust is a relatively thin layer composed mainly of solid rock.
- The outer core of the Earth is a liquid layer composed primarily of iron and nickel.
- The inner core is a solid sphere consisting mainly of iron and nickel under extreme pressure.
Minerals
- Minerals are inorganic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
- Minerals are distinguished from other substances based on their chemical composition and crystalline structure.
Phase Changes
- Evaporation is the process that causes a substance to change from a liquid to a gas.
Rocks
- Igneous rocks form from the solidification of molten magma or lava.
- Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids without completely melting.
Soil and Weathering
- Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks through physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms.
- Chemical weathering involves the alteration of minerals and rocks through chemical reactions.
- Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms that forms at the Earth's surface through weathering.
- Horizons are distinct layers within the soil profile.
Geological Processes
- Erosion is the process of transporting weathered materials from one place to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity.
- Mass movement is the downslope movement of Earth materials under the influence of gravity.
Mineral Properties
- The Mohs scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals.
- Minerals used for identification include color, streak, luster, and magnetism.
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Test your knowledge about the three primary states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Learn about the characteristics of each state, including particle arrangement and behavior.
