Rocks and Minerals

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What is the primary component that makes up rocks?

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Minerals are the primary components that make up rocks.

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What is the texture of igneous rocks like granite and gabbro?

Back

Granite and gabbro have a coarse texture.

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What distinguishes sedimentary rocks from other types of rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock.

Front

What is the primary difference between basalt and granite?

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Basalt is fine-grained, while granite is coarse-grained.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma.

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentation, which involves the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

Front

What is the role of heat and pressure in rock formation?

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Heat and pressure can transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.