Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What are rocks made of?

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Rocks are made of minerals.

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Which process is NOT part of the rock cycle?

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Mineralization is NOT part of the rock cycle.

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What is the chemical formula for pyrite?

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FeS2

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How many major processes can minerals form during?

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Minerals can form during four major processes.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments come together by compaction and cementation.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are transformed from one type to another through processes like cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment.