Liberty Rock Flashcard

Front

What is the correct order of the rock layers from oldest to youngest?

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F, E, D, C, B, A

Front

What type of rock is made of layers of compressed sediments?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is underground molten rock called?

Back

Magma

Front

What process is represented by letter B in the rock cycle?

Back

Melting

Front

How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

Back

Through Heat and Pressure

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process of sediments being pressed together to form rock?

Back

Compaction

Front

What is the process of minerals binding sediments together?

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Cementation

Front

What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock