Rocks and Minerals Flashcard

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What is an extrusive igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from lava that cools and solidifies quickly on the Earth's surface.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced quickly, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What does a mineral's luster refer to?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be described as metallic, glassy, dull, etc.

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What processes lead to the formation of sediment?

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Weathering and erosion, which break down rocks into smaller particles.

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What is an intrusive rock?

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A type of rock that forms from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large mineral crystals.

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Define weathering.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks, while chemical rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from solution.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.