Questions and Answers
What occurs when elements and compounds that are dissolved in water leave a solution?
What are minerals formed by evaporation?
Some minerals form when solutions evaporate.
How do minerals form from hot water solutions?
When hot water solutions cool, elements and compounds crystallize as minerals.
What is a vein in mineralogy?
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How do minerals form from magma and lava?
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How does the cooling rate of magma affect crystal size?
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The two things that form crystals are __________.
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What do magma and solutions create?
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What is a geode?
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What is magma?
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What is lava?
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The most common way that rocks are melted and form lava or magma is through a __________.
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When magma cools quickly, the crystals are __________.
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When magma cools slowly, the crystals are __________.
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How old is Mr. Porter's dog Roscoe?
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What do you call the chamber in a volcano where the magma is held?
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Who played Wolverine?
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What is the official date of the How Mineral Form quiz?
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In Black Panther, what is Ulysses Klaw missing?
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Who is the lead bad guy in Infinity War Part 1?
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Study Notes
Mineral Formation Processes
- Solution: Crystallization happens when elements and compounds dissolve in water and then leave the solution.
- Evaporation: Certain minerals are produced when solutions evaporate, leaving behind solid mineral deposits.
- Hot Water Solutions: Deep underground, magma heats water, causing dissolved elements to crystallize as the solution cools down.
Mineral Characteristics
- Vein: A narrow channel of mineral that is distinct from surrounding rock material.
- Minerals from Magma and Lava: Minerals form as magma cools inside the Earth's crust or when lava solidifies on the surface, resulting in crystal formation.
Crystal Formation
- Crystal Size and Cooling: Quick cooling of magma results in small crystals, while slow cooling allows larger crystals to develop.
- Sources of Crystals: Crystals can form from cooling magma and solutions.
Rock and Magma Definitions
- Geode: A rounded hollow rock lined with mineral crystals, often forming when mineral-rich solutions deposit crystals inside voids.
- Magma: Molten rock located below the Earth's surface.
- Lava: Molten rock that emerges on the Earth's surface.
Volcanic Activity
- Formation of Magma and Lava: The most frequent process to melt rocks into magma or lava is through volcanic activity.
- Magma Chamber: The cavity within a volcano where magma is stored prior to an eruption.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Dog Ownership: Mr. Porter's dog, Roscoe, is 11 years old.
- Famous Actors: Hugh Jackman is noted as the actor who portrayed Wolverine.
- Upcoming Quiz: The quiz on mineral formation is scheduled for Friday, March 23rd.
- Black Panther Villain: Ulysses Klaw, a character in Black Panther, is depicted as missing his hand.
- Infinity War Antagonist: Thanos is identified as the lead villain in Infinity War Part 1.
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Explore the fascinating processes of mineral formation through these flashcards. Discover how solutions, evaporation, and hot water contribute to the creation of various minerals. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of geology!
