Rocks and Minerals Flashcard

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What is a mineral's luster?

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The way it reflects light.

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Which processes produce sediment?

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Weathering and erosion.

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Why do nonrenewable resources need to be conserved?

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They cannot be replaced quickly.

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A rock that is made of large mineral crystals is a(n) ______

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Intrusive rock.

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What rock forms from a lava flow?

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Extrusive igneous rock.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation through igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.