6.10B Rock Classification Vocabulary

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock that forms from the compaction and cementation of layers of sediment.

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediment is dropped off in new locations.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.

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What is compaction?

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The process in which rocks are squeezed or pressed together tightly over time.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock that forms when molten rock cools and hardens, typically from volcanoes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which rocks and soil are worn away and removed from their original location.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is cementation?

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What are the two main types of rocks?

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Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from one type to another due to heat and pressure.