rocks and mineral test

rocks and mineral test

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Science

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

A special kind of matter that has its own chemical makeup and crystal shape.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when igneous or sedimentary rocks are pushed deep underground?

Back

They can collide and one can be pushed under the other, a process related to tectonic plates.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a mineral that allows no light to pass through?

Back

Opaque.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are all gems considered minerals?

Back

No, not all gems are minerals.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is formed when extreme heat and pressure causes rocks to change?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an igneous rock?

Back

A type of rock formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava.

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