Rocks and Minerals

Front

What is the process called that describes the changes rocks go through as they change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic rock?

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Rock cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed when completely melted rock erupts from a volcano and hardens?

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Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock forms in layers of small pieces?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What term describes the way the surface of a mineral reflects light?

Back

Luster

Front

What is a material made up of one or more minerals called?

Back

Rock

Front

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

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Metamorphic rock

Front

What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What is the name of the process where sediment is deposited and accumulates to form sedimentary rock?

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Lithification

Front

What is the term for the hardness of a mineral, which determines how easily it can be scratched?

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Hardness