Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is where two tectonic plates meet and one gets pushed underneath the other.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools.

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How do salt crystals form?

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Salt crystals form when water evaporates.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.