Rock Patterns 2022

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What is the major geological event that occurs when tectonic plates shift suddenly?

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earthquake

Front

Where is the YOUNGEST rock layer typically found in a sequence of rock layers?

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at the top

Front

How can you identify the OLDEST rock layer in a sequence?

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It is on the bottom, indicating it has been there longer.

Front

What are stacked levels of rock with different compositions and fossils deposited over time called?

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rock layers

Front

What term describes information that supports an idea?

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evidence

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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weathering

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What is the term for the natural process of rock formation over time?

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lithification

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What is the significance of fossils found in rock layers?

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They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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What is the principle that states younger rock layers are deposited on top of older layers?

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Law of Superposition

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

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igneous rock