Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What are rocks formed from minerals mixed together?

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Sandstone, Granite, Marble - All of the above.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble.

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What are layers of sedimentary rock called?

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Strata.

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What is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition?

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Mineral.

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When do salt crystals form?

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When water evaporates.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

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Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Lithification.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A rock is a solid mixture of minerals, while a mineral is a naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition.