Minerals and Rocks Review

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What is hardness?

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Hardness is whether a mineral can scratch something else or be scratched.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure over time?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is a non-living Earth material?

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A rock.

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How are rocks grouped?

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Rocks are grouped by their properties.

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In which type of rock are fossils often found?

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Fossils are often found in sedimentary rock.

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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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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (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 the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.