
Rocks and Minerals Practice
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Science
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3rd - 5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?
Back
Sedimentary rock.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces due to natural elements?
Back
Weathering.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a property of minerals: hardness, luster, sound?
Back
Sound.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the layer of loose materials on Earth's surface made up of bits of rocks, humus, air, and water?
Back
Soil.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?
Back
Igneous rock.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?
Back
Metamorphic rock.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together to form rock?
Back
Lithification.
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