ROUND 1: 11.2 and 11.3

Front

What is the term for the material moved away in surface mining?

Back

Overburden

Front

What happens when a volcano erupts in relation to extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Lava flows out and cools quickly on the surface

Front

What are the three broad classifications of rocks based on how they form?

Back

Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic

Front

Where do intrusive igneous rocks form?

Back

Below the ground

Front

What is the first step in the life cycle of a metal product?

Back

Mine the mineral

Front

What is the definition of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is the process of magma cooling and solidifying called?

Back

Crystallization

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous rock

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering