Rocks and Minerals Flashcard

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Three main types of rocks for a school science fair presentation.

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igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

Front

Type of rock formed from cooled magma or lava?

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igneous rock

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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weathering

Front

What is the process called when rocks are carried away by wind, water, or ice?

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erosion

Front

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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diamond

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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talc

Front

What is the term for the color of a mineral in powdered form?

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streak

Front

What is the term for the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral?

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luster

Front

What is the term for the process where rocks break down due to exposure to water, wind, or temperature changes?

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weathering

Front

What is the term for the process of rocks being moved from one place to another by wind, water, or ice?

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erosion