Geology Pt. 1 CIA Review

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How are rocks classified or identified?

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Rocks are classified or identified by how they were formed.

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What is the process called when magma inside the mantle heats up, cools, and sinks back down repeatedly?

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This process is called Convection.

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Which layer of the Earth is represented by the color brown?

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The layer shown in brown is the crust.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is when rocks change from one type to another.

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What can fossils tell us about the Earth?

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Fossils can tell us about changes in the Earth's environment.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the definition of the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.