Rocks and Minerals Test Review

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often containing fossils.

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What is fossilized limestone?

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A sedimentary rock that is formed from the remains of marine organisms, often containing fossils.

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What does 'crystal structure' mean in minerals?

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It refers to the orderly, repeating arrangement of atoms in a mineral.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, smooth surfaces.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is found underground, while lava is found on the surface.

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What is a mineral?

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