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Rocks Flashcards

1
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Like water, rocks are part of what?

A

A cycle.

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2
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What are the types of rock?

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  1. Igneous rock 2. Sedimentary Rock 3. Metamorphic rock
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3
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Different rocks give what that is valuable to us?

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Different minerals

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4
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All rocks start out as what?

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Molten rock beneath the earth’s surface.

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5
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Cooled molten rock is what?

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Igneous rock

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All rocks come from what type?

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Igneous rock

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Give an example of igneous rock.

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Pumice

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What is igneous formed beneath earth’s crust?

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Intrusive Igneous rock.

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What is igneous rock that is formed above earth’s crust?

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Extrusive igneous rock.

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10
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What is intrusive igneous rock like?

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Large crystals, course texture.

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Why is intrusive igneous rock coarse?

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Crystals have a long time to form as the magma cools slowly.

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What is extrusive igneous rock like?

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Small crystals, fine texture.

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Why does extrusive igneous rock have a fine texture?

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It cools quickly, crystals do not have time to grow.

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14
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Give and example of extrusive igneous rock.

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Basalt.

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15
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What metallic minerals does igneous rock contain?

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Nickel, copper, gold and silver.

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16
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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Pre-existing rock is eroded which creates sediments that settle in horizontal layers. The weight of the layers and water above compress the sediment into rock.

17
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Give and example of sedimentary rock.

A

Sandstone

18
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What resources can be found in sedimentary rock?

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Coal, oil, natural gas, salt, potash.

19
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How are oil and gas formed?

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The bodies of sea animals decomposed and were compressed between rock layers.

20
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How is metamorphic rock created? What is the process called?

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Other rock is subjected to heat, pressure, and certain fluids. It is called metamorphism.

21
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Where do minerals occur?

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Within rocks.

22
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What are minerals?

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Inorganic pure substances found naturally.

23
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Are minerals stable or unstable?

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Stable.

24
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What does it take for a rock to be a rock?

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It must contain 2 or more minerals.

25
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Feeling confident?

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You can do it! :D

26
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Draw the rock cycle

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Geography (6 decks)

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