Rock Cycle & Age of Earth

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What type of rock forms as a result of exposure to intense heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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According to the law of superposition, where is the youngest layer located?

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On the top (the highest layer)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What process occurs when igneous rock undergoes weathering and erosion to form sediments?

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Deposition

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What is the process called when sediments become compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock?

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Cementation

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What type of rock forms as a result of layers of sediment becoming compacted and cemented?

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Sedimentary Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the Law of Superposition?

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It states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the primary difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1