Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What process leads to the formation of salt crystals?

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Salt crystals form when water evaporates.

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Name an example of a sedimentary rock.

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Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is where two tectonic plates meet and one gets pushed underneath the other.

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Which rocks are formed from minerals mixed together?

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Sandstone, Granite, and Marble are formed from minerals mixed together.

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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.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.