Mineral & Rock Review

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What are the six classes of non-silicate minerals?

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The six classes of non-silicate minerals are: native elements, sulfides, oxides, halides, carbonates, and sulfates.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a series of geologic processes in which rock can form, change from one type to another, be destroyed, and form again.

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the rising of regions of Earth's crust to higher elevations, which can move rocks from underground to above ground.

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What does luster refer to in mineralogy?

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Luster is a physical property used to describe how the surface of a mineral reflects light.

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What type of metamorphism occurs over larger areas of land?

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Regional metamorphism occurs over larger areas of land.

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What are the main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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The main types of rocks in the rock cycle are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments are deposited and accumulate in layers, eventually forming sedimentary rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into new types of rocks through heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.