Rock Transformations Ch.1 Review

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What do the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains have in common?

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They have similar mineral compositions in some of their rock formations.

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What is magma made of?

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Magma is made by melted rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving water and wind, carrying sediment, downhill to a low point in the landscape where it accumulates.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools.

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How is sediment created?

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Sediment is made by wind and rain.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes.

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What role does compaction play in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process that squeezes sediments together to form sedimentary rock.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in sedimentary rock.