Rocks and Weathering

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

Front

What type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

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Mechanical weathering.

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

Front

What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.

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What is an example of an igneous rock?

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Granite.

Front

What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Schist.

Front

What natural process can lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Erosion and deposition.

Front

What is the main source of pressure that affects rocks deep underground?

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The mass of the rocks above them.