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E.S. Rocks

Rocks and minerals.

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What are rocks made of? Minerals.
What are the three types of rock? Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous.
What process must occur to form sedimentary rocks? Weathering and erosion.
What process must occur to form metamorphic rocks? Compaction and cementation.
What process must occur to form igneous rocks? Extreme heat and pressure.
What is the name of the table that determines a mineral's durability? Moh's Hardness Scale.
What is one of the weakest minerals on Moh's hardness scale? Talc.
What is one of the strongest minerals on Moh's hardness scale? Diamond.
What is the range on Moh's Hardness scale? One to ten.
What is an igneous rock that can be found on the seafloor? Basalt.
What is a metamorphic rock that is easily breakable and usually pale green? Shale.
What is a sedimentary rock that has once-living sea organisms embedded in it? Sandstone.
Where do gemstones come from? Quartzite.
What is the name of the test that scrapes a mineral against a porcelain plate? Streak test.
What is the name of the test that observes a mineral by the naked eye? Color test.
What is the name of the test that uses a long metal tine to scrape a mineral so that a powder is produced? Scratch test.
What is the term that describes a mineral with perfect, smooth edges? Cleavage.
What is the term that describes a mineral with crooked, uneven edges? Fracture.
Where are igneous rocks usually found? Volcanic areas.
What natural forces cause rocks to erode? Water, wind, and gravity.
Are rocks edible? NO.
Are minerals usually valuable? YES.
Are minerals renewable or nonrenewable? Nonrenewable.
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