REALLY Big Mineral, Rock, - NO SOIL Review

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock

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What is the process called when sediment is moved from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What process transforms Igneous Rock into Metamorphic Rock?

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Heat & Pressure

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What type of rock forms from the compaction and cementation of particles?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the term for sedimentary rock that forms from crystallized minerals in water?

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Chemical Rock

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What type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten material, while sedimentary rocks form from particles.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process of sediments being pressed together under pressure.

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What is cementation in geology?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediments together.