ESRT review

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What is the grain size for very coarse textures?

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Greater than 10 mm

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What two minerals bubble with acid?

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Calcite and Dolomite

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What is the name of the smallest star on the Luminosity and Temperature of Stars chart?

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Proxima Centauri

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What mineral's composition is SiO2?

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Quartz

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What part of visible light has the largest wave length?

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Red

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What is the definition of a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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To measure the hardness of minerals.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks form through the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation, illustrating the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.