Rock Cycle - Flashcard 1

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What are the steps a rock undergoes to become sedimentary rock?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock forms from another rock due to changes in heat or pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What type of rock is characterized by ribbon-like bands and multicolored appearance?

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Metamorphic rock.

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Which type of rock might contain evidence of past life?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Define weathering in the context of the rock cycle.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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Explain deposition in the rock cycle.

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The process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium, such as water or air.

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What is compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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Define cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks.

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.