Rocks & Minerals

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What is a physical property of rocks?

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Color is a physical property of rocks.

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Is hardness a physical property of rocks?

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Yes, hardness is a physical property of rocks.

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What is streak in minerals?

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The color of powder a mineral leaves when rubbed on a rough tile.

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What does luster refer to in minerals?

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How a mineral's surface reflects light.

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What does hardness measure in minerals?

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How easily the mineral can be scratched.

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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 an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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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.