Rock Cycle FLASHCARD

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Which is not a major kind of rock?

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Magma is not a major kind of rock; the three major types are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface.

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What type of rock has been changed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are altered by heat and pressure.

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What is an intrusive igneous rock?

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Intrusive igneous rock is formed from the cooling of molten rock below Earth’s surface, such as granite.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock forms from compressed or cemented layers of sediment.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process in which sediment is laid down in new locations.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form below the surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools on the surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rocks and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.