Minerals and Rocks Review

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens beneath the Earth's surface?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for the color of the powder left behind when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain tile?

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Streak.

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What is the best description of rocks?

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Rocks may contain one or more minerals.

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What are rocks primarily composed of?

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Minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when molten rock cools and solidifies?

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Crystallization.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What type of rock forms from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for the arrangement of minerals in a rock?

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Texture.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the significance of sedimentary layers in geology?

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They provide information about the Earth's history and past environments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1