Rocks Exam Review

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What type of rock is formed when molten magma or lava solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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What are igneous rocks formed from?

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Both lava and magma.

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What type of rock is formed from pressure deep under the Earth's surface?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is hot molten rock under the Earth's surface called?

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Magma.

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What are rocks broken into pieces called?

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Sediment.

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

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock can change into metamorphic rock under heat and pressure?

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Igneous or sedimentary rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.