This includes all the Earth's waters
the hydrosphere
Materials from rocks and soil are removed by two agents:
water and wind
What are minerals?
Minerals are the natural materials that make up most rocks.
(Quarries/Mines) are deep excavations with shafts and tunnels.
Mines
Hard minerals (are/are not) easily scratched.
are not
What is the outermost layer of the geosphere called?
The crust
What are the five properties of minerals?
Colour, density, shape, lustre, and hardness
What are the three kinds of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
This type of rock is formed by magma
igneous
Name four uses of minerals.
To obtain metals, to make jewellery, to obtain other substances, to make electronic components
Quarries and mines are examples of ________.
Deposits
Mineral resources are (renewable/non-renewable) resources.
non-renewable
What are three changes to Earth's surface?
erosion, transport, and deposition
The Earth's _________ causes the surface of the Earth to change over time.
internal energy
What is the innermost layer of the geosphere called?
The core
Coal and petroleum are examples of ________ rocks.
sedimentary
What are the four spheres of the Earth?
Geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is called...
the atmosphere
This consists of all living things and the places they live
the biosphere