Ch 11

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is an example of a mineral containing more than one element?

Back

Quartz

Front

What is the characteristic of the Earth's mantle?

Back

Thick semi-solid liquid with the ability to flow over geologic time

Front

What type of oceanic regions are associated with the extraction of minerals near hydrothermal vents?

Back

Volcanic regions on the ocean floor

Front

What geological forces are created near tectonic plate boundaries?

Back

Mountains, valleys, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions

Front

What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

Front

What are minerals?

Back

Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

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

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.