Rock Transformations Chapter 1

Front

A region of rock that formed together as a single rock type is called a _____________.

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rock formation

Front

What is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together?

Back

compaction

Front

What do we call anything that has mass and takes up space?

Back

matter

Front

What are small pieces of rock?

Back

sediment

Front

What is the hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth called?

Back

magma

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

weathering

Front

What do we call the movement of sediment from one place to another?

Back

erosion

Front

What is the process of minerals being deposited from water to form sedimentary rock?

Back

cementation

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

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sedimentary rock