Rock Transformations Chapter 1 Flashcard

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A rock that forms due to magma cooling is

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an igneous rock.

Front

For sediment to become sedimentary rock, it must go through which of the following processes?

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compaction and cementation.

Front

What is a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like?

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cross section.

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Small pieces of rock are

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sediment.

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Hot liquid rock below the Earth's surface is called

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magma.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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sedimentary rock.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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weathering.

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What is the process called when rocks change due to heat and pressure?

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metamorphism.

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What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?

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igneous rock.

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What is the term for the solid material that settles out of a liquid?

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sediment.