Rocks Study flashcard for Earth Science EOCA Semester 1 part 1

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What type of rocks are fossils found in?

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Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks.

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Can igneous rocks turn into metamorphic rocks?

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False, igneous rocks can also turn into sedimentary rocks or remain unchanged.

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What is the continuous process of rock changing from one type to another called?

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Rock Cycle.

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What process is shown by heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Metamorphism.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is the process of sediment being compacted and cemented together?

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Lithification.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is the process of moving sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion.