Rocks and Minerals

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What determines the physical properties of minerals?

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The internal arrangement of their atoms.

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process by which most igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and solidification.

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How are rocks classified into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic?

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Based on their origin.

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What are the main properties used to classify minerals?

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Luster, hardness, and streak.

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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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 the accumulation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is the significance of the Mohs scale?

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It is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.