Minerals and Rocks Review

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What type of rock is shale?

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Sedimentary rock, formed from compacted clay, silt, or mud particles.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that are changed by heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Igneous rock, formed when magma cools and hardens deep below the Earth's surface.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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By the compaction and cementation of rock fragments, minerals, and the remains of plants and animals.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of 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 the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly underground, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.