Rocks, Minerals and Soil Test

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What layer of soil contains lots of roots and minerals for growing plants?

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Topsoil

Front

What process forms metamorphic rocks?

Back

Heat and pressure

Front

What type of rock is formed when molten rock cools into a solid?

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Igneous Rock

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What are the characteristics of a mineral?

Back

Definite chemical composition, crystal structure, naturally occurring, all of the above

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What type of rock is formed when bits of other rocks compact and cement into another rock?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the definition of a rock?

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A solid material composed of one or more minerals or mineraloids.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from the compaction of sediments.

Front

What is soil made of?

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Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

Front

What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form soil or sediment.

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What is the process of erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one location to another, often by wind, water, or ice.