Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

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How are mineral crystals formed?

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By cooling magma.

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What is the name of a mixture that consists of tiny pieces of rock, organic matter, air, and water?

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Soil.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property used to identify minerals?

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Temperature.

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What are divergent boundaries in tectonic plates?

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It is when plates move away from each other allowing magma to rise and cool.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of all minerals?

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Must occur naturally in the earth.

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What is 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 rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are composed of one or more minerals, while minerals are pure substances.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and organic material that can accumulate and form soil.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.