Geology flashcard practice

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What is the rock cycle?

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A process that changes one type of rock into another type of rock.

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What is deposition in geology?

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The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Through heat and pressure.

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What is cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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

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Igneous rock.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which rock and soil are broken down and removed from their original location.

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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 is an example of an igneous rock?

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Granite.

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What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

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They have been changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.