Rocks and Minerals Practice

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Igneous

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This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

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weathering

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_________ is how easily something can be scratched.

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hardness

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What is the color of powdered mineral?

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Streak

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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by pressure of layers of sediment

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Hardness, color, and luster are examples of a mineral's ___________.

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property

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What type of rock is pictured? Options: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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Sedimentary

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A geologist is a scientist who studies _______.

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rocks and minerals