Ea S bell work Fri 12/6 graded

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What is a characteristic that does NOT help classify rocks?

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Odor

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Which type of rock is MOST likely to contain fossils?

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Sedimentary

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Why is streak more reliable than color for mineral identification?

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Mineral colors can vary, but streak does not.

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What is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?

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Rock salt

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What is the texture of a foliated metamorphic rock?

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Foliated

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What are the main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sediments are compacted and cemented together.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from sediments.

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What does 'mineral composition' refer to in rocks?

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The specific minerals that make up a rock.

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What is the definition of 'texture' in geology?

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The size, shape, and arrangement of grains in a rock.