Rocks and Minerals

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a natural solid substance that is the building block of rocks and has a consistent composition wherever it is found.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous Rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies.

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How can you test the hardness of a mineral?

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You can test the hardness of a mineral by trying to scratch it with different materials.

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What type of rock is created by the deposition of sediments over time?

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Sedimentary Rocks are created by the deposition of sediments that form layers and are subjected to pressure.

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What is deposition in geology?

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Deposition is the process where water, wind, or ice drops sediments to new locations.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of wearing away rocks and soil by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.

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What are igneous rocks?

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

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.