Rocks, Minerals, & the Rock Cycle

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What process makes sediments?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, creating sediments.

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What characteristic describes a mineral as metallic or non-metallic?

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Luster refers to how light reflects off the surface of a mineral, indicating if it is metallic or non-metallic.

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What process moves rocks to the Earth's surface and higher?

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Uplift is the geological process that raises rocks to the Earth's surface.

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What type of igneous rock forms while inside the Earth?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

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What type of rock is limestone, and what can it become?

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Limestone is a sedimentary rock that can become marble, a metamorphic rock, through heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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 a crystalline structure.