SciFu U2L4 Vocab

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What is the composition of a rock?

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The minerals and the organic matter a rock contains.

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What is foliated metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic process in which mineral grains are arranged in planes or bands.

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What does texture refer to in geology?

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The size, shape, and position of the grains that make up a rock.

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What forms clastic sedimentary rock?

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Clastic sedimentary rock forms when sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented together by calcite or quartz.

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What is intrusive igneous rock?

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The rock that forms when magma pushes into or intrudes surrounding rock below Earth's surface and cools.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface after lava cools.

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What is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?

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A type of metamorphic rock that does not have a banded or layered appearance.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the process of lithification?

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The process by which sediments are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the role of calcite in sedimentary rocks?

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Calcite can act as a cementing agent that binds sediments together to form sedimentary rocks.