Rocks Rock! Checkpoint 6H

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which wind, water, ice, and gravity carry sediments away from their original location.

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What type of sedimentary rock is made from once living things?

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Organic sedimentary rock is made from sediments that come from once living organisms.

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What type of sedimentary rock is formed from salts left behind when a shallow sea evaporates?

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Chemical sedimentary rock is formed from the evaporation of water, leaving behind salts.

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What are the two types of metamorphic rocks?

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The two types of metamorphic rocks are foliated and non-foliated.

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What are the characteristics of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are often lightweight and porous.

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What is the difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are made from fragments of other rocks, while chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from water.

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What is the process of deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together to form rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.