Rocks

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Relationship between a rock and a mineral?

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Rocks are made from minerals.

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Sandstone, shale, limestone, and conglomerate are common rocks. What type of rock are they?

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sedimentary

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A rock sample has been changed by heat and pressure. Which type of rock is it?

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metamorphic

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Which of the following is NOT a way rock is broken down and weathered? freezing and thawing, plant roots, heat expansion, carried away by wind

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carried away by wind

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What forms after a rock has been weathered by wind, water or ice?

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sediments

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Small pieces of rock from a mountaintop are found on a beach near an ocean. What is this an example of?

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erosion

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A fourth grade class observes rocks. One sample is found in layers and feels rough and grainy. Which category does this sample best fit?

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sedimentary rock

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Which correctly matches the rock type with the process involved in forming the rock?

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sedimentary - erosion and weathering

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Obsidian, granite, and basalt are rocks formed from molten rock that has cooled. What kind of rocks are they?

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igneous

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What is the movement of weathered materials called?

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erosion