Unit 6 Rocks and Minerals Final Review

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of limestone due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock (specifically marble).

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What type of rock is granite classified as?

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Intrusive Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments and often contains fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What test is performed by rubbing a mineral against a porcelain plate to observe the color of its powder?

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Streak test.

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What is the definition of cleavage in minerals?

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The breaking of a mineral along flat, smooth surfaces.

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What is the definition of fracture in minerals?

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The breaking of a mineral along either curved or irregular surfaces.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface?

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Extrusive Igneous rock.

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What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form rock?

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Lithification.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from accumulated sediments.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.