Rock Cycle Study Guide

Front

When metamorphic rock gets melted it becomes _____

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Magma

Front

Erosion is the movement of _______ from one place to another.

Back

sediment

Front

Abrasion is an example of ______ weathering.

Back

Physical

Front

_________ is when water gets into the cracks in rocks, then freezes and splits open the rock.

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frost wedging

Front

The rock cycle is a continuous process of rocks changing from one form into another.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when sediment is dropped in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What type of weathering involves chemical changes in the minerals of rocks?

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Chemical weathering