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The GEOSPHERE is the solid part of Earth. What is the Geosphere? The GEOSPHERE is the solid part of Earth.

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The Geosphere The GEOSPHERE is the solid part of Earth. What is the Geosphere? The GEOSPHERE is the solid part of Earth. It is made up of soil, rock, and metal.

The Geosphere What is a Mineral? MINERALS are naturally occurring, inorganic solids that have crystal structures and definite chemical compositions.

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Characteristics of Minerals? The Geosphere MINERALS are not made by people. MINERALS can not be something that once lived, those are organic not inorganic. MINERALS must be solids. Characteristics of Minerals?

Characteristics of Minerals? The Geosphere MINERALS atoms must be arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern. MINERALS have a unique composition made of specific elements. Characteristics of Minerals?

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Physical Properties of Minerals? The Geosphere Color Streak Hardness Luster Crystal Shape Physical Properties of Minerals?

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The Geosphere What are Rocks? ROCKS are a naturally occurring solid composed of minerals and sometimes other materials such as organic matter.

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The Geosphere Types of Rocks? IGNEOUS ROCKS form when molten material (magma) cools and then hardens.

The Geosphere Types of Rocks? SEDIMENTARY ROCKS form when forces such as water, wind, and ice break down rocks into small pieces called sediment.

The Geosphere Types of Rocks? METAMORPHIC ROCKS form when extreme temperature and pressure within Earth change existing rocks into new rocks.

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The Geosphere Earth’s Structure

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