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Rock/Mineral-Gr. 3
Rock and Minerals-Gr. 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mineral | An object that is solid, is formed in nature, and has never been alive |
| rock | A solid made of minerals |
| crust | The solid outside layer of the Earth |
| mantle | The middle layer of the Earth |
| igneous rock | A rock that was once melted rock but has cooled and hardened |
| sedimentary rock | A rock formed from material that has settled into layers and been squeezed until it hardens into rock |
| metamorphic rock | A rock that has been changed by heat and pressure |
| rock cycle | The process in which one type of rock changes into another type of rock |
| fossil | Something that has lasted from a living thing that died long ago |
| properties of minerals | hardness, color, shape, luster and streak |
| streak | Color of mineral in powdered form |
| hardness | Measure of resistance to scratching |
| luster | How much surface reflects light |
| two types of fossils | mold and cast |