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Rocks & Minerals Flashcards

1
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This rock may be formed from LAVA.

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igneous

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The rock is formed from MELTED ROCK.

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igneous

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This rock may be formed from MAGMA that hardens.

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igneous

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This rock is formed in LAYERS.

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sedimentary

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FOSSILS are often found in this rock.

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sedimentary

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You would most likely find this rock near a VOLCANO.

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igneous

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This rock is changed by HEAT and PRESSURE.

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metamorphic

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This rock was formed from PRESSURE from the water in a LAKE or ocean pushing down on it.

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sedimentary

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This rock is formed when different SMALL ROCK FRAGMENTS are joined together by PRESSURE to form LAYERS.

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sedimentary

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This rock is often found near WATER.

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sedimentary

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The process that involves rocks and sediments being moved to another place by water and wind is called ____________.

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erosion

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12
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All rocks are made of __________.

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minerals

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13
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The traces or remains of a petrified rock are _________.

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fossils

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14
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Rocks can be made up of two or more ____________.

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minerals

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15
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_______________is the process of rocks being broken down or worn away into smaller pieces.

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Weathering

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16
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Give 2 examples of sedimentary rocks.

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Example: limestone and sandstone

17
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Give 2 examples of metamorphic rocks.

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Example: quartz and slate

18
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Give 2 examples of igneous rocks.

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Example: obsidian and pumice

19
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_______________ is a solid object formed in nature that has NEVER BEEN ALIVE.

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A mineral

20
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_______________ is a rock that heat and pressure have changed.

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metamorphic rock

21
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________________ is a rock that forms from material that has settled into layers and hardened.

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sedimentary rock

22
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_____________ is a naturally formed solid made up of 1 or more minerals.

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Rock

23
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_____________ is a rock that has been melted and then cooled.

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Igneous

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