The Rock Cycle Pre Test

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What is a Clastic rock?

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A type of sedimentary rock formed from fragments of older rocks that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What process involves squeezing sediments together in layers?

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Compaction.

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What is lava?

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Molten rock that is on Earth's surface or just below the surface.

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Why are coal and obsidian considered 'weird' types of rocks?

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They don't have minerals in them.

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True or False: Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks.

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True.

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What is the process of turning sediments into sedimentary rock?

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Lithification, which includes compaction and cementation.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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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 sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.