ROCKS AND MINERALS TEST REVIEW

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time. Examples include fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time. Examples include sunlight, wind, and water.

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What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from layers of sediment that have compacted and cemented together over time.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a nonliving solid that has a definite chemical composition and crystal form.

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What type of rock forms from heat and pressure applied to existing rock?

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Metamorphic rock forms from existing rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.

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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 the accumulation of sediments.

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What is an example of a mineral?

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An example of a mineral is quartz, which is commonly found in many types of rocks.

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How do fossils form in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment, which hardens into rock over time, preserving the shape of the organism.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces, which is a characteristic used to identify minerals.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.