Geological and Mineralogical Terms Game 1-4

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What is a Laccolith?

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A laccolith is a sheet-like intrusion that has been injected between two layers of sedimentary rock, causing the overlying strata to bulge upward.

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What are Silicate Minerals?

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Silicate minerals are minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and they make up the largest and most important class of rock-forming minerals.

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What does Metamorphic mean?

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Metamorphic refers to rocks that have undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other natural processes, typically while remaining solid.

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What are Mineral Caves?

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Mineral caves are natural underground spaces formed by the dissolution of minerals in rock, often featuring formations like stalactites and stalagmites.

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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An igneous rock is a type of rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are Stalactites and Stalagmites?

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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.

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What is Weathering in geology?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by the effects of weather, water, and biological activity.