Minerals and rock types!

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What type of rock is formed by the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the process called when rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock Formation

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What type of rock is created under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments, while metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks under heat and pressure.

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What is luster in minerals?

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Luster refers to how light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is streak in mineral identification?

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Streak is the color of a mineral in its powdered form.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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The Mohs scale is a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in sedimentary rocks.