Mineral Formation

The process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure is known as...

• Crystallization
• Geodes
• Formation from Magma and Lava
• Formation from Solutions

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What is molten rock deep inside of Earth?

• Magma
• Lava

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What is molten rock that has reached Earth's surface?

• Magma
• Lava

Some minerals form when solutions ___________.

• evaporate
• boil

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How do minerals form from magma or lava?

• When the magma or lava is hot the pressure from earth's surface creates crystals

• The particles inside the magma or lava dissolve and create crystals

• As the magma or lava cools down or hardens to a solid state it creates crystals

How do minerals form from cool water solutions?

• Evaporation

• Cooling & Hardening

• Veins deep in earth's crust

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How do minerals form from hot water solutions?

• Veins deep below Earth's crust

• Evaporation

• Cooling & Hardening

ALL minerals form through what process?

• Crystallization

• Evaporation

• Dissolving of Substances

• Melting

Minerals form by all the following processes EXCEPT

• Magma or Lava

• Hot water solution

• Cool water solution

• Erosion & deposition

A rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with crystals is known as...

• Gemstones
• Metals
• Ore
• Geodes