Rocks and Minerals

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that was once another type of rock, created by heat and pressure, with minerals that can be lined up in rows or bands. Examples include marble and slate.

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How do geologists measure the hardness of a mineral?

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Using the Mohs hardness scale, which ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch one another.

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What type of rock forms from the transformation of other rock types due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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Which mineral is the softest?

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Talc.

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What is a rock?

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A non-living material made of one or more minerals.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (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 the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition, while a rock is made up of one or more minerals.

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What is the Mohs hardness scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest) based on their scratch resistance.