Rocks and Minerals

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process by which rocks are continually changing, and any type of rock may be transformed into another type by appropriate processes.

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What type of rock forms as a response to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks form as a response to heat and pressure.

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What test did Voldemort use to determine if he had found gold?

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Voldemort used the Streak Test to determine if he had found gold.

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What best describes rocks?

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Rocks contain more than one mineral.

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What word identifies granite and basalt as igneous rock?

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Crystallization identifies granite and basalt as igneous rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.