6th_Unit 5 Review Flashcard

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What is Cementation?

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Cementation is the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What is Weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is Melting in geology?

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Melting is the process where solid rock turns into liquid magma due to high temperatures.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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Metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is Crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process where minerals form solid crystals from a liquid or gas.

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What causes the formation of Igneous Rock?

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Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, often associated with volcanic activity.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in rock formation?

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Heat and pressure can transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks, altering their mineral composition and structure.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formation.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.