Flashcard #5 Earth's Materials Quizizz Review

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What type of rock is characterized by layers, fossils, and earthy colors?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Which process is NOT driven by energy from the Sun?

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Heat & pressure.

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What happens when sediments are compacted and cemented together?

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New rock is formed on top of old rock.

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Heat & pressure.

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How do geologists categorize slow changes on Earth that take place over 100+ years?

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Uniformitarianism.

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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 the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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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 is the process of forming sedimentary rocks from sediments?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What type of rock forms from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.