Unit 6: Earth RETEACH

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous Rock

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What processes lead to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What is the process called when magma cools and crystallizes to form igneous rock?

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Cooling & Crystallization

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What is the geosphere?

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The Earth system that includes rocks, sand, and mountains.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of organic materials?

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Organic Sedimentary Rock.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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What is deposition in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where sediments settle out of the water or wind carrying them.