Unit 5 , Geology, CKLA/ Lesson #8 & #9 VOCAB

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What is the definition of compact?

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to closely pack or press together

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What is the definition of texture?

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the size, shape, and sorting of the mineral grains in rocks

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What is the definition of dissolved?

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mixed with liquid so not solid pieces are visible anymore

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What is the definition of solidify?

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to make or become hard or solid

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What is the definition of obsidian?

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a dark rock or natural glass formed from lava that cooled very quickly

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What is the definition of igneous rock?

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a type of rock that forms from cooled magma or lava

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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a type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediments

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What is the definition of metamorphic rock?

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a type of rock that has been changed by heat and pressure

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What is the definition of erosion?

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the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface

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What is the definition of weathering?

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the breaking down of rocks and minerals by natural processes