Rock Transformations Ch.1 Review

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What are the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains similar in?

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Mineral compositions in some of their rock formations.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens?

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Igneous rock.

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What is sediment made by?

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Wind and rain.

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Where is sediment made?

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On Earth's surface.

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Do all rocks contain minerals?

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True.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for rocks that have changed due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the main component of magma?

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Molten rock.

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What natural forces contribute to the formation of sediment?

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Wind, rain, and erosion.