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How are metamorphic rocks formed?
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
Minerals have a (very complex) ______ formula
Minerals have a (very complex) ______ formula
chemical
Sedimentary rocks are formed from weathered ______
Sedimentary rocks are formed from weathered ______
sediment
What is the next stage after the Red Giant phase in the life cycle of a star?
What is the next stage after the Red Giant phase in the life cycle of a star?
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What is the fate of Earth and its neighboring planets when the Sun becomes a Red Giant?
What is the fate of Earth and its neighboring planets when the Sun becomes a Red Giant?
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The Red Giant phase occurs when a star runs out of hydrogen.
The Red Giant phase occurs when a star runs out of hydrogen.
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Supernova explosions are the largest and most powerful explosions in the universe.
Supernova explosions are the largest and most powerful explosions in the universe.
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Which of the following can form U-shaped valleys by scraping pieces off surrounding rocks?
Which of the following can form U-shaped valleys by scraping pieces off surrounding rocks?
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The movement of weathered rock particles is called ...........
The movement of weathered rock particles is called ...........
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Explain the concept of tectonic plates and their movement in the Earth's crust.
Explain the concept of tectonic plates and their movement in the Earth's crust.
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Which scale is used to describe the resistance of a mineral to scratching?
Which scale is used to describe the resistance of a mineral to scratching?
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What happens to rocks if they are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures?
What happens to rocks if they are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures?
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