Rocks and Minerals Regents Review

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is the process of rock formation from molten magma called?

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Cooling and solidification.

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What is the major component of drywall?

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Selenite gypsum.

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What characterizes mafic igneous rocks?

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They are high in density and dark in color.

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What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

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Heat and pressure causing recrystallization.

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What type of sedimentary rock has the greatest range of particle sizes?

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Conglomerate.

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Define igneous rock.

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

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What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Particles from pre-existing rocks or organic materials.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.