Minerals and Rock Cycle

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What is a mineral?

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

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Why is color not a reliable way to identify minerals?

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Color is subjective, minerals can form in many colors, and many minerals share the same color.

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What are the two types of mineral ore?

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Mineral ore can be metallic or non-metallic.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of erosion, deposition, and cementation of sediments.

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What process transforms metamorphic rock into igneous rock?

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Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock through the processes of melting and cooling.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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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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What are the two types of igneous rocks?

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The two types of igneous rocks are intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic).

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.