Rock Transformations

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What is cementation?

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The process of sediment being glued together to form solid rock.

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What is a plate in geology?

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One of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer.

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What is weathering?

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The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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How does metamorphic rock form?

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It is formed by being heated and put under pressure.

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What is a sample?

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A small part that is meant to show what the whole is like.

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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 natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is compaction?

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The process of sediment being pressed together under pressure.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments settle out of the water or wind carrying them.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is a cross section?

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A cut-through view of a rock layer or geological feature.