Ea S bell work Tue 12/3

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What is a clastic rock?

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A sedimentary rock made of fragments of other rocks cemented together by minerals.

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What is the process that forms metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure.

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Why is streak more reliable than color for identifying minerals?

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Mineral colors can vary, but streak does not.

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What is the name of the scale used to determine a mineral's hardness?

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Mohs scale of hardness.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is the difference between chemical and physical weathering?

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Chemical weathering involves changes in the mineral composition, while physical weathering involves breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition.