Fall Semester Exam Review

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What does it mean when all the grains in a rock are large and easy to see?

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The rock cooled slowly.

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Which types of rocks can become sediments through weathering?

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All rocks can become sediments through weathering.

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What is the correct label for the term 'Sediments'?

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Sediments are small particles that result from the weathering and erosion of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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True or False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False. Igneous rocks can also become sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks form from extreme heat and pressure.

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What are igneous rocks?

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

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediments from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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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