Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is where two tectonic plates meet and one gets pushed underneath the other.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools.

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What process leads to the formation of salt crystals?

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Salt crystals form when water evaporates.

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What are rocks formed from minerals mixed together called?

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Rocks formed from minerals mixed together can be referred to as composite rocks.

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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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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily composed of particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.