Rocks and Minerals

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What type of rock forms when melted rock hardens?

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Igneous rock

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What is the process called when rocks change over time from one type to another?

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The rock cycle

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What type of rock forms in layers of small pieces?

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Sedimentary rock

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What property describes a mineral as being shiny?

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Luster

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What is a mineral's ability to resist being scratched called?

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Hardness

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the natural process of transporting sediments?

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Erosion

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the term for a naturally occurring solid substance made of minerals?

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Rock