Unit 6 Minerals and Rocks

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What is Igneous Rock?

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Igneous Rock forms when magma or lava cools and hardens.

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Which mineral has the greatest density?

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Copper has the greatest density among the minerals listed.

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What are tiny, weathered rock particles called?

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Tiny, weathered rock particles are known as Sediment.

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What happens to the total amount of material throughout the rock cycle?

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The total amount of material stays the same as its form changes.

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How can you differentiate between Quartz and Talc?

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You can differentiate them by testing their Hardness and Luster.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process where sediment settles out of a fluid.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is the definition of mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition.