

Geological and Mineralogical Terms Game 1-4
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Valerie Gailey
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Laccolith?
Back
A laccolith is a sheet-like intrusion that has been injected between two layers of sedimentary rock, causing the overlying strata to bulge upward.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Silicate Minerals?
Back
Silicate minerals are minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and they make up the largest and most important class of rock-forming minerals.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Metamorphic mean?
Back
Metamorphic refers to rocks that have undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other natural processes, typically while remaining solid.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Mineral Caves?
Back
Mineral caves are natural underground spaces formed by the dissolution of minerals in rock, often featuring formations like stalactites and stalagmites.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an Igneous Rock?
Back
An igneous rock is a type of rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are Stalactites and Stalagmites?
Back
Stalactites are icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves, while stalagmites rise from the cave floor, both formed by the deposition of minerals from dripping water.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Weathering in geology?
Back
Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by the effects of weather, water, and biological activity.
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