Rock Transformations Chapter 1 Review Game

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Tiny pieces that break off of rocks are called _____

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sediment

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The color of an Igneous rock tells about the rock's _____

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composition

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Coarse-grained intrusive igneous rocks result when _____

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magma cools slowly

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Weathering is the process of _____

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Breaking down rocks into sediment

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How do intrusive igneous rocks form?

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from magma that hardened beneath Earth's surface

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has erupted onto the surface.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one place to another.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What are fossils?

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Remains or traces of ancient organisms preserved in rock.