Minerals and Rock Cycle Review

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What type of rock is primarily found in Hawaii due to its volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary and igneous rocks change over time under heat and pressure.

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What are the two processes responsible for changing sediments into sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What is the name of the smooth and glassy type of igneous rock?

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Obsidian.

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What type of rock is slate classified as?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the primary difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the process of compaction in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What role does cementation play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediments, binding them together.

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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 is the significance of heat and pressure in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure cause changes in the mineral composition and structure of existing rocks, transforming them into metamorphic rocks.