Landforms and Rocks: Flashcard 3

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified based on the way they are formed.

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What type of rock is formed from the weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction of other rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks.

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What is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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They are formed by the cementing of small particles.

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What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is an example of igneous rock?

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Granite.

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What is the process of forming sedimentary rocks called?

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Lithification.

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What can fossils in Virginia indicate about its past?

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Virginia was once covered by ocean water.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of other rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.