Rock Cycle/Earth's layers/Plate Tectonics Test Prep

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What causes sedimentary rocks to form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of those pieces from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How do fossils form?

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Fossils form when organisms are buried by sediment, which hardens over time, preserving the shape and structure of the organism.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of continents, the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the role of pressure in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Increased pressure can cause existing rocks to change their structure and mineral composition, resulting in metamorphic rocks.

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What is the process of cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals precipitate and bind sediment particles together, forming solid rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).