Q2 Review G6

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What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure.

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What is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together called?

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Compaction is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together.

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Which theory explains the movement of continents over geological time?

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The Continental drift theory explains the movement of continents over geological time.

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What is formed by weathering and erosion?

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Sediments are formed by weathering and erosion.

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Which layer of the Earth is composed mostly of solid iron and nickel?

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The Inner core is composed mostly of solid iron and nickel.

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What is the process called when sediments are glued together to form sedimentary rock?

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Cementation is the process where sediments are glued together to form sedimentary rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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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 intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.