Unit 4b GRADE RECOVERY -Lithosphere (Part 2)

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What is a foliated metamorphic rock?

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A type of metamorphic rock that has minerals arranged in bands or stripes.

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What type of rock forms when lava cools on Earth's surface?

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Extrusive igneous rock.

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How are rocks primarily classified?

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Rocks are classified based on how they form.

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What causes the reddish color and crumbly texture in a rock containing iron?

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Chemical weathering by oxygen.

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What is weathering in geology?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma cooling beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava cooling on the surface.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in weathering?

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Carbon dioxide can combine with water to form carbonic acid, which helps in the chemical weathering of rocks.

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What is sediment?

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Small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often formed through weathering.

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What is the main component of the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is primarily composed of the Earth's crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.