Cycling of Earth's materials

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What type of mineral grains do slowly cooled magma produce?

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Large mineral grains.

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Can each rock type follow only one pathway of the rock cycle?

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False. Each rock type can follow multiple pathways in the rock cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which type of seismic wave can travel through solids, liquids, and gases?

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P-Waves.

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How much bigger is a magnitude 8 earthquake compared to a magnitude 6 earthquake on the Richter Scale?

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100 times bigger.

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What do igneous rocks form from when they cool?

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Magma and lava.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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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 magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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