6th Grade Chapter 3 Test Rocks and Minerals

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What type of rock forms from the cooling of magma and lava?

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Igneous rock forms from the cooling of magma and lava.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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What type of rock is gneiss?

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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Granite is an igneous rock.

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What is the color of a mineral's powder called?

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The color of a mineral's powder is called the streak.

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Where do organic limestones typically form?

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Organic limestones typically form in the ocean.

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What is the process called when sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock?

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The process is called metamorphism.

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What is the term for the shiny appearance of a mineral?

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The term for the shiny appearance of a mineral is luster.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.

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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.