Rocks and Minerals Review (5th grade)

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The rock cycle is ________________________.

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the pattern of slow changes in rocks from one kind to another.

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These types of rocks are made from dirt, sand, mud, minerals, and small pieces of other rock being pressed together over time.

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Sedimentary Rocks

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The movement of rocks that have been broken down by weathering is called_______

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erosion

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The state of Maine has tons of trees. Millions of years from now, these trees may turn into..

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coal

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__________________ is when rocks stop moving and come to rest in one place.

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Deposition

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered materials, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.