Rock Cycle - Flashcard 1

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is the correct order of steps a rock undergoes to become sedimentary rock?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation.

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

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Weathering.

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What processes change limestone, a sedimentary rock, into marble, a metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure.

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What type of rock might contain evidence of past life?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is erosion in the context of the rock cycle?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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Deposition is the process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium, such as water or air.