Rocks and Minerals

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How are sedimentary rocks, such as shale and sandstone, formed? Options: Particles are changed into liquids., Particles are compressed into layers., Particles are melted together by magma., Particles are heated by the Sun.

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Particles are compressed into layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which processes must occur in order for an igneous rock to change into a metamorphic rock?

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heating and pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which statement is true about rocks?

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Rocks are made of one or more minerals.

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One rock was formed from rapidly cooling lava and is smooth and glassy. The other rock was formed from slow-cooling magma, so has large crystals. Which rock property is represented by these characteristics?

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texture

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How a mineral reflects light from its surface

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luster

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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A ranking of minerals from softest to hardest

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Mohs hardness scale

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Minerals are the building blocks of _____________.

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rocks

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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A rock which contains a useful mineral is called a/an: gem, quarry, ore, alloy

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ore

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Formed by cooling & solidification of lava

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Extrusive Igneous

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Has wavy bands. Options: sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, extrusive igneous rock, intrusive igneous rock

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metamorphic rock