What are the 3 major types of rocks?
Rocks and Minerals

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
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What is the Streak Test in mineralogy?
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A test where a mineral is rubbed over a mirror, tile, or hard surface to observe the color of its powder.
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What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure beneath the Earth's surface?
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Metamorphic rock.
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What type of rock is formed from materials that have settled into layers from weathering?
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Sedimentary rock.
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What is Compaction in geology?
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The process when sediments are pressed together tightly.
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What is Cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?
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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.
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What is the definition of Igneous rock?
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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
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