Earth Science Flashcard S1 #3

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What is the parent rock of marble?

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Limestone

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What is the primary agent of metamorphism in regional metamorphism?

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Pressure

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Which process involves the transformation of sediment into rock?

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Lithification

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Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

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Physical weathering

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Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

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Sedimentary

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Define metamorphism.

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The process by which rocks change in response to heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediment into sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?

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Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals within the rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the role of pressure in metamorphism?

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Pressure can cause minerals to recrystallize and change the texture and structure of the rock.