Earth Materials Test Practice

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which sediment is moved from one place to another, caused by water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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What type of rock is formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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True or False: Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks.

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True.

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What is Weathering?

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The process by which water, wind, ice, and changes in temperature break down rock into fragments called sediments.

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What are Windbreaks?

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Using trees to block wind erosion.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through geological processes.

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Define Sedimentary Rock.

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the role of Gravity in Erosion?

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Gravity pulls sediment downhill, contributing to erosion.

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What is Deposition?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported.

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What is Igneous Rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material (magma or lava).