
Rock Cycle Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is magma?
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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is lava?
Back
Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary difference between magma and lava?
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Magma is molten rock below the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock above the Earth's surface.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mechanical weathering?
Back
Mechanical weathering is the process of physically breaking down rocks into smaller particles.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What geologic process can change granite into gneiss?
Back
Heat and pressure can change granite (igneous rock) into gneiss (metamorphic rock).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do sedimentary rocks form?
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Sedimentary rocks form through a process called lithification, which includes deposition, compaction, and cementation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is lithification?
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Lithification is the process of turning sediments into sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.
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