Rocks and Rock Cycle Review

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When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

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Compaction: The process where sediments are squeezed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together is called ____________.

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Cementation: The process that occurs when minerals precipitate from water and bind sediment particles together.

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This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

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Igneous Rock: A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the term for the process involving heat and pressure that changes rocks?

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Metamorphism: The process that alters the mineral composition and structure of rocks due to heat and pressure.

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The three groups of rocks are classified by ____________.

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How they form: Rocks are classified into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic based on their formation processes.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering: The natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller fragments through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one location to another?

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Erosion: The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What type of rock forms from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock: A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the term for the process of sediment settling out of water?

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

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

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Metamorphic Rock: A type of rock that has been transformed from an existing rock type through heat and pressure.