Earth and Environment science semester test review, part 2 of 2

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What is chemical rock?

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A type of sedimentary rock that forms when minerals crystallize from a solution.

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What is litter in the context of soil?

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The loose layer of plant leaves and stems on the surface of the soil.

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What is clastic rock?

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A type of sedimentary rock that forms when rock fragments are squeezed together under high pressure.

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What does streak refer to in mineralogy?

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The color of a mineral's powder.

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What are seismic waves?

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Waves of energy that travel through the Earth.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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Define igneous rock.

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is bedrock?

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The solid rock layer beneath the soil and loose material.

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Explain the term 'cleavage' in minerals.

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The tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces.

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What are convection currents?

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The movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature and density.