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RocksMineralsRock Cycle Vocabulary CHOICE

Row 1, Col 1 This type of igneous rock cools slowly beneath the earth’s surface. Intrusive Igneous Rock

1,2 What is the name of the strongest mineral? Diamond

1,3 This type of rock forms when magma cools. Igneous Rock

1,4 This type of scientist studies rocks, minerals, and the structure of earth. Geologist

1,5 When you scratch a mineral across a white ceramic plate, it leaves behind a powdered line what is this line called? Streak

2,1 What type of metamorphic rock has distinct bands, like the rock below? Foliated Metamorphic Rock

2,2 When describing the transparency of a mineral what three words do you use? Transparent, Translucent, Opaque

2,3 When heat and pressure cause a rock to change, this type of rock is formed. Metamorphic Rock

2,4 A naturally occurring substance on earth that is useful. Natural Resource

2,5 Coal is an example of what type of natural resource? Non renewable resource

3,1 The distinct lines in metamorphic rocks are called what? Strata

3,2 Properties such as color, transparency, luster, and crystal shape make up a minerals what? Physical Properties

3,3 What is the process responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller and smaller pieces. Weathering

3,4 Molten rock beneath Earth’s surface. Magma

3,5 Natural gas is an example of what? Fossil Fuel

4,1 Igneous rocks that cool quickly, and have small crystals Extrusive Igneous Rocks

4,2 An eight sided crystal shape is called what? Octahedron

4,3 When multiple rock sediments are brought together, these processes are happening. Cementation, compaction

4,4 Transparent The ability to transmit light so that an object can be clearly seen through a substance

4,5 Sediments Pieces of broken rock are called what?

5,1 Fossils, like the one shown in this picture, are most likely to form in this type of rock Sedimentary

5,2 Where must minerals always form? In nature

5,3 When a rock melts, this substance is formed. Magma

5,4 An object that is unable to transmit light. Opaque

5,5 In order for magma to become an igneous rock, what must it do? Cool