6th_Unit 5 Review Flashcard

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What layer is composed of moving continental and oceanic plates?

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Layer A is the layer composed of moving continental and oceanic plates.

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What process involves the transformation of solid rock into molten rock?

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Melting is the process that transforms solid rock into molten rock.

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What is the primary process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily formed due to the deposition and cementation of sediments.

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Why does the Moon have a greater effect on ocean tides than the Sun?

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The Moon has a greater gravitational pull on Earth's oceans because it is much closer.

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What type of rock is formed under high heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed under high heat and pressure.

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Define sedimentation.

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, such as water or air.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediments from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.

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What is the role of cementation in rock formation?

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Cementation is the process that binds sediments together to form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the definition of metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.