Earth Science Review Game

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small pieces of rock that have been broken down through weathering.

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What is the energy source for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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The energy source for sedimentary rocks to form is gravity and the sun.

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What type of rock is formed through cementing and compacting?

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Sedimentary Rock is formed through the processes of cementing and compacting.

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Which geological layer is the most recent?

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The Holocene is the most recent geological layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What process turns rocks into sediments?

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Weathering and erosion are the processes that turn rocks into sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one location to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1