Rocks and Minerals Review

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock formed from existing rocks that have been changed by intense heat and/or pressure.

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What is the Moh's hardness scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another, with diamond being the hardest.

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What is cementation in geology?

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The process where sediments are squeezed and stuck together to form solid rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the relationship between rocks and minerals?

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All rocks are made of minerals, but not all minerals are rocks.

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What is a foliated rock?

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A type of metamorphic rock that has a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of minerals.

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What is schist?

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A foliated metamorphic rock that shows mineral alignment but not banding, containing medium-sized grains of quartz and pyroxene.

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition in geology?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled lava or magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.