Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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One example of a sedimentary rock is ____________.

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sandstone

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

Back

mineral

Front

Salt crystals form when _______________.

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water evaporates

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The __________ describes the process by which rocks change forms.

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rock cycle

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Which of the following are formed from minerals mixed together?

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All of the above (Sandstone, Granite, Marble)

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change due to heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.