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1
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Which statement is true

A

igneous and metamorphic rocks often form at plate boundaries

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2
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In which process do atoms combine and form minerals

A

crystalization

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3
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A rock with round grains that appears to bge glued together is likely

A

sedimentary

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4
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Describes the way a mineral reflects light

A

luster

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5
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Mineral breakage along smooth surfaces

A

cleavage

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6
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Metamorphic rock with a layered appearence

A

foliated

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7
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The powdered form of a mineral

A

streak

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8
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The arrangement of grains in a rock

A

texture

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9
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The internal arrangement of atoms in a mineral

A

crystal structure

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9
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Mineral breakage along uneven edges

A

fracture

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9
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A mineral that can be mined at a profit

A

ore

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10
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Weathering and- -break rock into sediment

A

erosion

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11
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Sediment is laid down through

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deposition

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12
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Heat and pressure cause rock to undergo

A

metamorphism

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13
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Existing rock melta and cools forming- - rock

A

igneous

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14
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  • brings rock to the surface
A

uplift

15
Q

Identify the rock cycle process that are related to plate tectonics-

A

uplift; plate collisions; heat, and pressure

16
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Identify the rock cycle processes that are not related to plate tectonics-

A

weathering; erosion; deposition