Rocks and Minerals FLASHCARD REVIEW

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What is the streak of a mineral?

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The streak of a mineral is the color of its powder when scratched across a streak plate (ceramic tile).

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What does fracture mean in terms of minerals?

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Fracture refers to how minerals break apart without a pattern or regularity.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that undergo immense heat and pressure deep underground.

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What is deposition in geology?

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Deposition is the process where sediments settle into layers.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, such as gravel, pebbles, and sand.

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What is cleavage in minerals?

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Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.