Rocks and Minerals Earth Science Regents (2021)

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often containing fragments of other rocks.

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What process transforms schist into sediments?

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Uplift, weathering, and erosion are the processes that transform schist into sediments.

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What texture is characteristic of igneous rocks formed deep underground?

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Coarse grained texture is characteristic of igneous rocks formed deep underground due to slow cooling.

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What is marble?

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Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of limestone under heat and pressure.

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What is quartzite?

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Quartzite is a hard metamorphic rock formed from the metamorphism of sandstone.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various geological processes including melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling of molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles through natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into new types of rocks through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.