Minerals and Rocks Review

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What are rocks composed of?

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Rocks are composed of different types of minerals.

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What does scratching a mineral on a porcelain tile test for?

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Scratching a mineral on a porcelain tile tests for streak.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Granite is an igneous rock.

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What type of rock contains fossils and tracks?

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Rocks filled with fish fossils and dinosaur tracks are most likely sedimentary.

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What property is tested using a fingernail, copper penny, glass, and steel nail?

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The property being tested is hardness.

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What is the definition of 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 is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is the process of rock formation called?

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The process of rock formation is called the rock cycle.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.