Curriculum
Science — Second Preparatory
Unit 1: Matter and Energy
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Unit 2: Matter and Chemical Reactions
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Unit 3: Energy Flow in Photosynthesis and Respiration
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Text lesson
Formation of Minerals and Soil
Formation of Minerals and Soil
How minerals form
How minerals form
| Comparison aspect | Main idea | Example | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystallisation from magma |
| — | insideEarthcoolsmineral |
| Evaporation of solutions |
| halite and gypsum are deposited | waterseassaltlakes |
| Hot solutions | hot water solutions that pass through cracks in rocks can leave minerals behind as they cool | — | waterpassthroughcracks |
| • | This is why some minerals are found in igneous rocks and others in evaporite deposits | — | somemineralsfoundigneous |
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