Rocks and Minerals

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What does 'inorganic' mean in relation to minerals?

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Inorganic means that a mineral cannot come from something that was once living.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance.

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What type of rock is formed by erosion, compression, and cementation?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by erosion and then is compressed and cemented together.

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Which mineral is ranked highest on the Mohs scale?

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Diamond is ranked highest on the Mohs scale.

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What is crystal structure in minerals?

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Crystal structure means the particles that make a mineral line up in a pattern that repeats over and over again.

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What is the definition of 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 are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken-down materials.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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The Mohs scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals.