science exam review terms
column 1 vocab 4 science exam review(kanoy)
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- crystallization
- the process in by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure
- electronic balance
- a electronic tool used to measure mass
- clastic rock
- sedimentary rock that forms when rock fragments are squeezed together
- dichotomous key
- a key used to decipher something with yes or no questions
- cementation
- the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue themselves back together
- alkaline
- it is anything basic on the pH scale not acidic
- base
- many hydroxide ions OH, 14 being the most basic and 8 being the least. could also be begining and starting point for topgraphy .
- biotic
- living organisms
- degradation
- weakening chemicals...i think
- buffer
- a substance capable in solution of neutralizing both acids and bases and thereby maintaining the original acidity or basicity of the solution
- crystal
- repeating pattern of a mineral's particles forms a solid
- elevation
- how high or low an area is from sea level
- gemstone
- hard, colorful mineralthat has a brilliant or glassy luster
- crystal system
- any of the seven groups (cubic, hexagonal, rhombohedral, tetragonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, and triclinic) of crystals
- foliation
- metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parralel layers or bands
- compaction
- the process that pushed sediments together
- detritus
- loose material (as rock fragments or organic particles) that results directly from disintegration
- diversity index value
- statistic which is intended to measure the biodiversity of an ecosystem
- Acid
- On pH scale, 0-6, 0 being the most acidic. Has many hydrogen ions.
- aquatic
- growing or living in or frequenting water
- cleavage
- mineral that splits easily along flat surfaces and has ice skating rink flat appearance
- chlorine
- substance that destroys many animals and plants and can be found in places from rivers to pools
- contour interval
- space between contour lines
- graduated cylinder
- a measuring device that measures the volume of an object for water displacement or measures the how much water is in the cylinder etc.
- fracture
- how a mineral looks when it breaks apart in an irregular way
- Adaptation
- adjustment to environmental conditions
- control
- the group of an experiment that has not been changed nor altered for the experiment. the norm
- chemical weathering
- process by which the internal structure of a mineral is altered by the addition or removal of elements. Change in phase (mineral type) and composition are due to the action of chemical agents.
- extursive rock
- an igneous rock formed from lava that erupted onto earth's surface
- chemical rock
- secimentary rock that forms when minerals crystallize from a solution
- decomposition
- reduction of the body of a formerly living organism into simpler forms of matter.
- erosion
- running water, wind or ice loosen and carry away rock fragments
- density
- m/v...measuring how dense something is, mass of a unit volume of a material substance,
- Abiotic
- Non living object
- dependent variable
- a variable that depends on other factors.
- contour lines
- the lines marking the elevation on a topography map