Earth Science Fall Final

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Hydro = ?

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Water

Front

What is the name given to rock when it is broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment

Front

What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure

Front

What is the term for water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks apart?

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Mechanical Weathering

Front

What mineral property is shown when a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?

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Cleavage

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion

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What is the process of depositing sediment called?

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Deposition

Front

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

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Igneous Rock

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What is the term for the layers of rock that form over time?

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Strata