Rock Cycle Flashcard

Rock Cycle Flashcard

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is lava?

Back

Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is molten rock below the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock above the Earth's surface.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mechanical weathering?

Back

Mechanical weathering is the process of physically breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geologic process can change granite into gneiss?

Back

Heat and pressure can change granite (igneous rock) into gneiss (metamorphic rock).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do sedimentary rocks form?

Back

Sedimentary rocks form through a process called lithification, which includes deposition, compaction, and cementation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is lithification?

Back

Lithification is the process of turning sediments into sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.

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