First Semester Exam Review OL

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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How does a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

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By melting completely, then cooling.

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What type of energy do batteries produce?

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Chemical energy.

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What does sandstone become when subjected to heat and pressure?

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It becomes metamorphic quartzite.

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What causes igneous rocks to form?

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Cooling magma and lava.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change due to heat and pressure.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.