Rocks & Minerals

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What are rocks mostly made of?

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Rocks are mostly made of minerals.

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What tool can be used to examine the grains in a rock more closely?

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A hand lens can be used to examine the grains in a rock more closely.

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What type of rock is likely to contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rock is likely to contain fossils.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by pieces of other rock and materials being squeezed together.

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How are igneous rocks created?

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Igneous rocks are created by melted magma cooling and hardening.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from compressed sediments.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What is the rock cycle?

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