Rocks & Minerals

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What type of rock is formed deep within the Earth?

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Metamorphic rock, such as shale.

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What does the Mohs Scale measure?

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The hardness of rocks.

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What type of rock is Mt. Rushmore carved from?

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Granite.

Front

What is the process called that describes how rocks are formed?

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The rock cycle.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How does sedimentary rock form?

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From the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is a common example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.