The Rock Cycle

Front

What is the process by which sediment is moved from one place to another?

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Erosion

Front

What processes are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is typically found near the mouth of a volcano?

Back

Igneous rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles?

Back

Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the process of laying down sediment called?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the term for the process that involves the squeezing together of sediments?

Back

Compaction

Front

What is the process of binding sediments together to form rock?

Back

Cementation

Front

True or False: Sedimentary rocks can transform into igneous rocks.

Back

False

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.