Manoj - Rock Types Review

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment to a new location.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled and hardened lava?

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Igneous rock.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of rock? (Metamorphic, Indigenous, Sedimentary, Igneous)

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Indigenous.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake and were pressed into a solid?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the dropping of sediment from wind or water.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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

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Metamorphic rock.