Rock Cycle and Mineral Review

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What is the hardness of a mineral?

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Hardness is a property of minerals that indicates how easily a mineral can be scratched. It is measured on the Mohs scale.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are the main properties of minerals?

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The main properties of minerals include color, luster, hardness, streak, shape, and cleavage.

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What causes acid rain?

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Acid rain forms when pollutants mix with rainwater, often due to carbon dioxide and other chemicals in the atmosphere.

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What natural forces change rocks into metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by pressure from above and heat from magma.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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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 through various geological processes.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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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 Earth's surface.