Minerals and Rocks Review

Minerals and Rocks Review

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6th Grade

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1.

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What is the hardness scale of minerals numbered from?

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1-10

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How are the three groups of rocks classified?

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By how they form.

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What type of rock is formed in layers?

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Sedimentary.

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What type of rock starts as molten magma?

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Igneous.

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Where would you most likely find igneous rocks?

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Near a volcano.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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They are formed from particles and organic material that accumulate in layers.

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What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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The alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure.

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What is an example of an igneous rock?

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Basalt.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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