Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the process called when sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure, causing them to change into metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphism

Front

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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What process turns metamorphic rock to igneous rock?

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Melting

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Which type of rock is formed from the transformation of existing rock types through heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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