Rocks and Rock Cycle

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Basalt is a(n) _______ rock:

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igneous

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A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

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Rock Cycle

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The layer of loosely arranged rock and dust covering bedrock; blanket of rock

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Regolith

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Sedimentary rocks are broken down by:

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weathering

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A rock consists of two or more minerals.

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True

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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What is the term for the process by which sediments are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks?

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Lithification

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?

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Erosion