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Science Test 1 Flashcards: Rocks and Minerals

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This 27-card flashcard set covers earth science concepts for 5th Grade students preparing for a science test. Topics include the earth's structure (crust, mantle, core), mineral properties (hardness, streak, cleavage), rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), weathering, erosion, and soil formation. Use it for test prep, vocabulary review, or reinforcement of earth science fundamentals.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Earth Science
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated September 2025

Terms in This Set

  • thin outer layer of the earth
  • the center of the earth
  • most of the earth's mass is in the... (crust, mantle, or core)
  • an inorganic substance found naturally in the earth
  • a substance made of things that were never alive
  • the characteristic of a mineral to break along smooth, straight lines or into flat sheets
  • the color of the mark made when a mineral sample is rubbed on a harder surface
  • rock formed by heat and pressure deep below the earth's crust (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic)
  • rock that forms when layers of sediment and organic material harden (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic)
  • rock formed from magma or volcanic lava (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic)
  • studies the structure, rocks, and minerals of the earth
  • the hot melted rock that makes up the mantle of the earth
  • weathering produces small bits of weathered rock called...
  • the movement of sediment from one place to another
  • a mineral can also be a ....
  • gemstones that are beautiful and rare
  • the way a mineral reflects light
  • the ability of a mineral to resist scratching
  • a hard, natural substance made of one or more minerals that contain organic materials
  • a mineral that can be cut and polished for use
  • the Mohs scale is used to determine the hardness of...
  • three uses of minerals
  • Where are minerals usually found?
  • How can weathering and erosion help people find minerals?
  • How could the Floood have contributed to the formation of sedimentary rock?
  • the loose material on the surface of the earth in which plants can grow
  • a rock-like substance that forms from decayed plant matter

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