Minerals, Rocks, Fossils Review 2

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What are rocks made up of?

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Rocks are made up of minerals.

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What is quartz?

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Quartz is a mineral.

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What can heat and pressure deep beneath the Earth's surface change rocks into?

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Heat and pressure can change any rock into metamorphic rock.

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Which rock forms from magma that cooled very slowly?

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Pegmatite forms from magma that cooled very slowly.

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What is generally true about rocks?

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A rock is generally made up of a mixture of minerals and other materials.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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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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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.