5.7 Geology Review

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What type of rock is formed in layers and usually found near water sources?

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Sedimentary rock is formed in layers and is commonly found near water sources.

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Which type of rock is soft and black?

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Coal is a type of rock that is soft and black.

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Which layer of Earth has the oldest fossils?

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Layer 4 has the oldest fossils.

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What layer of Earth is located above the outer core?

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The mantle is located above the outer core.

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What is the effect of humans building dams to produce energy?

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Building dams changes the flow of water.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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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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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces.