Weathering & Rock Cycle Review

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What are the two classifications of igneous rocks?

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Extrusive and Intrusive.

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True or False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False.

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What process can flatten mineral grains in rocks without melting them?

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Pressure.

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What type of rock is formed when a metamorphic rock is weathered and eroded, and the sediments are lithified and compacted?

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A sedimentary rock.

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What happens to an extrusive igneous rock when it is forced deep underground and exposed to heat and pressure?

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It becomes a metamorphic rock.

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Define weathering.

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made of?

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Particles of minerals, organic material, and sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.