Exploring the Rock Cycle

What is the primary characteristic that defines a mineral?

• It has a characteristic crystal shape

• It is found only in certain parts of the world

• It is always hard and solid

• It is always transparent

What is the main difference between rocks and minerals?

• Rocks are organic, minerals are inorganic

• Minerals have a crystal structure, while rocks are aggregates

• Rocks can dissolve in water, minerals cannot

• Minerals are always harder than rocks

Which rock is typically used in the construction of roads?

• Gabbro

• Slate

• Granite

• Shale

Which rock is formed by rapid cooling of lava?

• Obsidian

• Gneiss

• Granite

• Pegmatite

What process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

Which type of rock is formed from sediment under pressure over time?

• Metamorphic

• Mineral

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

What is the main agent in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Crystallization

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling

• Erosion

What does the rock cycle illustrate?

• The cooling process of magma only

• The transformation of rocks into sediment only

• The formation of minerals only

• The interconnection and transformation of different rock types

Which mineral is used in electronics for its ability to vibrate when electricity is applied?

• Obsidian

• Amethyst

• Quartz

• Pyrite

What career involves the study of rocks and their formations?

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

• Chemist

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