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Lesson 612, Geologic Processes
Defining mineral, igneous rock, magma, lava, granite, obsidian, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock
Describing the cycle of rock formation on Earth
Explaining metamorphism, weathering, erosion, deposition, melting, crystallization as well as specific examples of minerals and their classification due to hardness, luster, specific gravity streak, color, and cleavage
Listing causes of physical and chemical weathering
Defining bedrock, topsoil, and subsoil
Describing erosion by moving water
Defining glacier
Describing erosion by glacier and by wind
Defining weathering, physical weathering, and chemical weathering
Understanding the work of mineralogists
Understanding the Mohs Hardness Scale
Identifying the layers of soil, including humus
Defining decomposers, pedology, and pedologists
Identifying the horizons of soil, including A, B, C, and D
Recognizing the ill effects of over farming and soil erosion