Rocks are always a part of the rock cycle, even though they may stay on one part of it for millions of years. Which part of the rock cycle leads directly to the forming of igneous rocks, but not other types of rocks?

Fossils are often hardened remains of organisms that once lived, such as a bone or tooth. Which characteristic of metamorphic rock makes it unlikely for fossils to be found in this type of rock?

How can a river play a role in the formation of new rock?

What change in state takes place when magma turns into igneous rock?

Slate is a metamorphic rock that forms from shale, which is a sedimentary rock. Which of the following would be needed for slate to form from shale?

What action would happen just below the rift zone?

What can acid rain do to minerals and rocks in and on the ground?

Where is foliated metamorphic rock found?

How does basalt and granite form?

Conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone are all example of sedimentary rocks. What process of formation do all these rocks have in common?

21. What is the definition of texture?

If you had a sample of metamorphic rock how could you tell if the sample was foliated metamorphic rock?

Minerals make up most of the rocks on earth’s surface. What are three changes that can cause minerals to form by metamorphism?

Diamond is the hardest mineral on Mohs scale of hardness. What is the hardness of diamond on the scale?

The rock cycle describes how rock change. What conditions must be present for igneous rock to change into metamorphic rock? Name two ways that this could happen.

When geologists are studying Earth’s crust, they must be able to distinguish between minerals and nonminerals. List two mineral characteristics that describe a mineral by what it is made of.

A scientist is investigation the properties of an unknown mineral. One such property is streak. Define streak and explain how the scientist can test the steak of the mineral.

All chemicals can be classified as elements or compounds. Describe how elements and compounds are related

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