Rocks and Minerals

Front

A _______ is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

Back

mineral

Front

___________ rocks are formed when magma cools.

Back

Igneous

Front

When igneous rock breaks apart (weathers), it forms ___________.

Back

sediments

Front

True or false? A rock always stays the same.

Back

false

Front

True or False? A rock is made up of one or more minerals.

Back

true

Front

a nonliving solid material that has a definite chemical makeup, a crystal shape, is naturally occurring and is inorganic

Back

mineral

Front

What is a defining trait of minerals?

Back

crystalline structure

Front

What do ripple marks on a sedimentary rock indicate about its formation environment?

Back

It formed in a fast moving stream

Front

If a sedimentary rock becomes molten, what kind of rock will it become?

Back

igneous

Front

Is coal organic or inorganic?

Back

organic