3 types of Rocks

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What is sedimentary rock made from?

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Sedimentary rock is made from minerals, plant, and animal remains.

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What is the process called when ice, wind, and gravity move rocks?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What happens when sediment settles out of the wind and water carrying it?

Back

Deposition.

Front

Which type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the process called when sediment is pressed together?

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Compaction.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is the difference between erosion and deposition?

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Erosion is the movement of rocks and soil, while deposition is the settling of sediment in a new location.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.