Rock Cycle Quiz

What is crystallization?

Answer explanation

Crystallization is the solidifying of molecules into an organized structure.

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What is compaction?

Answer explanation

1. Compaction is the pressing of sediments into dense material.

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What is cementation?

Answer explanation

1. Cementation is the process of gluing compacted sediments together with minerals.

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What is lithification?

Answer explanation

1. Lithification is the scientific name for compaction and cementation combined.

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What is erosion?

Answer explanation

1. Erosion is the weathering of rocks into tiny sediments.

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What is deposition?

Answer explanation

1. Deposition is the movement of sediments to a new location.

What are sediments?

Answer explanation

1. Sediments are tiny particles of eroded rock.

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What is formed when 2 continental plates collide?

Answer explanation

1. Mountains and earthquakes

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What type of rock is formed from continental plates colliding?

Answer explanation

The process of heat and pressure create metamorphic rock.

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What are the largest mountain ranges in North America that are a great source of metamorphic rock?

Answer explanation

Applachian and Rocky Mountains

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