Rocks and Minerals

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma inside the Earth and contains large crystals?

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Igneous rock.

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What does it mean if a mineral is described as inorganic?

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It means that the mineral cannot come from something that was once living.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock.

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What is a characteristic that all minerals share?

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All minerals have a crystalline structure.

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What type of rock is formed from smaller pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for the natural process of rock formation?

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Lithification.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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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.