Geological Processes and Rock Formation

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Cementation

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The process in which sediments are 'glued' together by minerals that are deposited by water.

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Compaction

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The process in which sediments are squeezed together.

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Cooling

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The process of lowering temperature.

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Erosion

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The process in which sediment is moved from one place to another.

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Igneous Rock

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Rock formed by the cooling of magma or lava.

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Melting

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The process of a solid changing into a liquid.

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Metamorphic Rock

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Rock formed as heat and pressure cause existing rock to change in structure, texture, or mineral composition.

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Metamorphism

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The process by which a rock’s structure or mineral composition is changed by heat and/or pressure.

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Sediment

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Fragments or broken pieces of rocks, minerals, or plant/animal remains that are deposited on the surface of Earth.

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Sedimentary Rock

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Rock formed as pieces of older rocks and other loose materials are compacted and cemented together.

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