rocks earth science

Front

What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?

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Erosion

Front

What rock has layers?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

Which type of rock forms from SLOW cooling magma?

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Intrusive Igneous

Front

What is formed by weathering & erosion?

Back

Sediments

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

The _______ of magma forms an intrusive igneous rock.

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Cooling

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Extrusive Igneous

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

Strata

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

Back

Compaction