Rocks and Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What is an Intrusive Rock?

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An igneous rock that forms from magma cooling slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystals.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What process transforms magma into igneous rock?

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Cooling.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an Extrusive Igneous Rock?

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A type of igneous rock that forms from lava cooling rapidly above ground, resulting in small crystals.

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What is the process of Weathering and Deposition?

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The process that breaks down rocks into sediment and transports them to new locations.

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Define Sedimentary Rock.

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the role of Heat and Pressure in the rock cycle?

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They are key factors in the formation of metamorphic rocks from existing rocks.

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What is the difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma below the surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava above the surface.

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What is Cementation?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1