
Unit 5 Review- 2 answers
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Back
Igneous rock
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a characteristic of the Earth's mantle?
Back
It is responsible for tectonic plate movement.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks from pre-existing rocks?
Back
Weathering and erosion
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another?
Back
Subduction
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of weathering involves the alteration of the mineral composition of rocks?
Back
Chemical weathering
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of sedimentary rock?
Back
Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?
Back
Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the mineral composition.
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