Rocks Study flashcard for Earth Science EOCA Semester 1 part 1

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What is an organically formed sedimentary rock?

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An organically formed sedimentary rock, also known as a biochemical rock, is a type of rock that forms from the accumulation of plant or animal debris. An example is coal.

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What processes change limestone into marble?

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The processes that change limestone into marble are heat and pressure.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks at the Earth's surface, while erosion is the movement of those broken-down materials by natural forces such as wind and water.

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What is the correct order of making and dropping off of sediments?

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The correct order is weathering, erosion, deposition.

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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An example of physical weathering is animals burrowing.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface through physical, chemical, or biological means.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What role do wind and water play in weathering and erosion?

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Wind and water are agents that contribute to both weathering and erosion by breaking down rocks and transporting sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed through geological processes.