Minerals, Rocks, Fossils Review 1

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What is the term used to describe how light is reflected from a mineral's surface?

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Luster

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What scale is used to determine the hardness of minerals?

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Moh's scale

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What type of rocks form from cementation and compaction?

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Sedimentary rocks

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What type of rock is formed when existing rock is changed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic 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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What are igneous rocks primarily composed of?

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Minerals formed from cooled magma or lava.

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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 Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is sedimentation?

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The process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are fossils, and how do they form?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, formed through processes like mineralization, cast and mold formation, and preservation in amber.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1