Minerals, Rocks, and the Rock Cycle

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What is a rock?

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A non-living solid made up of one or more minerals forced together by heat or pressure.

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How many types of rocks are there in the rock cycle?

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3

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What are the key properties used to classify minerals?

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Streak, luster, hardness, cleavage, magnetism, color, texture.

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Which type of rock can sometimes contain fossils?

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Sedimentary.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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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; lava is magma that has reached the surface.