Rocks and Minerals Review

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What are the physical properties of minerals?

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Hardness, color, luster, streak, and cleavage are examples of a mineral's physical properties.

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What process creates igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed through the process of melting and then cooling.

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What does the term 'luster' refer to in minerals?

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Luster refers to a mineral's ability to reflect light.

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is weathering in geology?

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Weathering is the process in which larger rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the significance of fossils in sedimentary rock layers?

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Fossils found in sedimentary rock layers provide important information about past life and environmental conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the definition of 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 Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.