Rocks and Minerals

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What is the color of a mineral?

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The color of a mineral is a physical property that is easy to observe.

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What process is NOT involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Cooling is NOT involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What is Moh's Hardness scale?

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Moh's Hardness scale ranges from 1 to 10 and compares the hardness of different minerals.

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Where is lava found?

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Lava is found after a volcano erupts.

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What are the two types of igneous rocks?

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The two types of igneous rocks are intrusive and extrusive.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form inside the Earth from cooled magma, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface from cooled lava.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid and accumulate as sediment.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is the definition of a rock?

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A rock is a solid mass of minerals or mineral-like matter that occurs naturally.