Rock and Mineral Test Review with ESRT

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What is the most abundant element in Earth's crust?

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Oxygen

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What type of magma does muscovite mica form from compared to biotite mica?

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More felsic and less dense magma.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified as sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic based on their origin.

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What rock is formed from the evaporation of seawater?

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Rock salt, composed of the mineral halite.

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What must happen to sediment before it can become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment must be compacted and cemented.

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What is the primary difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks change from one type to another over time.

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What is a mafic rock?

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A mafic rock is rich in magnesium and iron, typically darker in color.

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What is a felsic rock?

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A felsic rock is rich in silica and lighter elements, typically lighter in color.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.