Ch. 13 Vocab

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What is a mineral?

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A solid that is naturally occurring, inorganic, and has a crystal structure and definite chemical composition.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface.

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What is foliation in rocks?

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Rock texture that forms when uneven pressures cause flat minerals to line up, giving the rock a layered appearance.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.

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What is sediment?

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Rock material that forms when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces or dissolved in water as rocks erode.

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What is lava?

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Molten rock that reaches Earth's surface.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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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 weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.