Ageologist working in a national park finds a mineral. he is carrying a kit that contains a penny, a hand lens, a piece of tile, a geologic hammer, and a pocketknife. describe how the geologist can use these items to determine some of the mineral’s characteristics.

He could identify the texture and physical qualtiy with the hands lens.
find if the penny gets scratched and check the hardness.
he could scratch the tile with it too
break part of the rock of with the hammer
and cut a little of the rock with the pocketnife.

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!