Minerals and Rock CFA Review 2025

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface and is above the crust.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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Cementation is the process when layers of sediment are stuck together.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified into three types based on the way they are formed.

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What are the three types of rocks?

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The three types of rocks are metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when sediment is eroded, compacted, and cemented.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.