Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure, causing them to change into metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The process of transporting and depositing rocks and sediments by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sedimentation?

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The process of settling or depositing sediments that have been transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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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 various geological processes.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or air) and accumulate.