4th Grade Rock N Roll Flashcard

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What are the three types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What causes physical weathering?

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Water, wind, and temperature.

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What are solid, non-living substances found in rocks and soils called?

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Minerals.

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Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous.

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Where would you most likely find igneous rocks?

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Near a volcano.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

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Sedimentary.

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

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Metamorphic.

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What is the main component of igneous rocks?

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Magma or lava.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.