Rocks and Minerals Voc.

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What is the crust?

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The outer layer of the earth.

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What is lava?

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Melted rock that comes above ground.

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What is streak color?

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The color left by a mineral when rubbed on another surface.

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What does transparent mean?

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Clear; can see through.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks that form from sand, shells, and other materials being pushed together.

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What is a mineral?

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Nonliving solid matter from the earth that has the same chemical makeup and crystal shape.

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What is the center part of the earth called?

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The core.

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What is the middle layer of the earth?

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The mantle.

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What is a geologist?

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A person who studies rocks and minerals.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed materials.