Birth of Rocks Flashcard

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks called?

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Weathering.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What causes an earthquake?

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The shaking of the ground caused by rock movement along a fault.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.