Rock Cycle flashcard review

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Fossils are often found in ____________ because it is formed from the remains of once living things.

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments, which can include the remains of living organisms.

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Which statement best describes how sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic rock?

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Sedimentary rock is forced downward into the Earth to an area hot enough to 'cook,' but not melt, the rock. 'Cooking' the rock transforms it into metamorphic rock.

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Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies.

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Can an Igneous Rock become another Igneous Rock?

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Yes, igneous rocks can be formed from the cooling of magma multiple times.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

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What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together?

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The process is called lithification.

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What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form through the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.