MP4 Landforms, Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Rocks & Fossils

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What happens to an igneous rock under great heat and pressure?

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It turns into a metamorphic rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is a plateau?

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A large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

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What is a butte?

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A small, isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides.

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What is a mesa?

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A landform with a flat top and steep sides, larger than a butte.

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What type of rock is formed by cementing together pieces of broken down rock?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Where are fossils most commonly found?

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In sedimentary rocks.

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What type of rock is basalt?

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An igneous rock that forms from cooled lava.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.