Rock Textures and Classification

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What is the primary factor that causes rocks to wear away over time?

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Wind blowing sand against the rock wears some of the rock away.

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What is an adaptation in the context of organisms?

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The types of physical features an organism has due to its environment.

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What determines the different textures in rocks?

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Some rock grains are different sizes and shapes.

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What term describes the process that leads to the formation of holes in rocks?

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Weathering.

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How can rocks be classified based on their physical attributes?

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By their texture, luster, and hardness.

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What is the definition of weathering in geology?

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The process of breaking down rocks through natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How does the size of rock grains affect the texture of a rock?

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Different sizes and shapes of rock grains contribute to the overall texture of the rock.

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What role do fossils play in understanding past environments?

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Fossils provide evidence about the adaptations of organisms and the environments in which they lived.

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What is luster in relation to rocks?

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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral or rock.