Rocks and Rock Cycle

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A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

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Rock Cycle

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The layer of loosely arranged rock and dust covering bedrock; blanket of rock

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Regolith

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Rock formed from sediments, such as sand, pebbles, shells and remains of dead plants / animals; often deposited in layers

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Sedimentary Rock

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Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens. Found near volcanoes and fissures; can have crystals.

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Igneous Rock

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Fossils are found in ___________ rocks only.

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Sedimentary

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The process necessary to form a metamorphic rock:

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heat and or pressure

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A rock consists of two or more minerals.

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True

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How many different types of rock come from the same materials?

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three

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_________ rocks harden into rock layers due to pressure of water and weight of more sediments.

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Sedimentary

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Physical properties of igneous rock include: cementation of smaller rocks, layers, crystals, ribbons.

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crystals