Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools.

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What do igneous rocks form when they weather?

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Igneous rocks break apart and form sediments when they weather.

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Can you name an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock.

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What is one example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of melting, cooling, eroding, compacting, and metamorphosing.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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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 process transforms sediment into sedimentary rock?

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The process of lithification transforms sediment into sedimentary rock.