Unit 2 lesson 5-10 flashcard review 7th grade

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What happens to the height of a tsunami as the depth of the water decreases?

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The height of a tsunami increases as the depth of the water decreases.

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In which type of rock are fossils usually found?

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Fossils are usually found in sedimentary rock.

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What conditions cause metamorphic rock to form?

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Metamorphic rock forms under high temperature and high pressure.

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What types of rocks are formed when magma or lava cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma or lava cools.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from bits of sediment being cemented together.

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What is the main characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are characterized by layers of sediment.

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What is the process of lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediment into rock through compaction and cementation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks under heat and pressure.

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What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Erosion breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can form sedimentary rocks.