The Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments collected at the bottom of rivers or seas that solidify over time.

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What is the process called when dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation.

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What leads to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation after layers of sediment build up over time.

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What is the process called when lava or magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks?

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Crystallization.

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What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What role do weathering and erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into sediments, and erosion transports these sediments to new locations where they can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.