Earth Science Review

Which slow process involves the breaking apart of rocks?

Geologists can use ONLY the color test to identify a mineral.

Minerals are often identified by ...

Wind and water are the most common agents of erosion.

Which of the following does NOT change Earth's surface naturally?

Earthquakes can...

Which landform is completely surrounded by water?

Igneous rocks form from magma and lava in volcanoes.

Earth's saltwater features are...

Wildfires cannot start by a natural event.

Humans can impact the environment by mining, building, or __________.

The three types of rocks are

A renewable resource can be used again and be replinished.

Loam is the ideal combination of sand, silt, and clay.

Humans impact the environment in harmful AND helpful ways.

When wind and water stop, and sediment is placed down in a new location, _______________ occurs.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

What natural force pulls all things down towards Earth's surface?

Which landforms are higher than surrounding land?

Which type of soil has the smallest grains and holds water easily?