Rock Hound

Rock Hound

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Science

4th - 6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

A mineral is always solid and inorganic.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is coal organic or inorganic?

Back

Coal is organic.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of turning rock into magma called?

Back

The process is called melting.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?

Back

Foliation occurs in metamorphic rocks perpendicular to the direction of applied pressure.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes porphyritic igneous rocks?

Back

Porphyritic igneous rocks are the result of differential cooling and crystallization of magma.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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