Amplify- Rock Transformations Chapter 3 Flashcard

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What type of rock are fossils more likely to form in?

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Sedimentary rocks are more likely to contain fossils because they form from the accumulation of sediment, which can include organic material.

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What is the movement of sediment from one place to another called?

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Erosion is the process that involves the movement of sediment, often caused by wind or flowing water.

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What is the process of rock breaking down into smaller pieces due to wind or moving water?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What happens during weathering, erosion, and deposition?

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Weathering breaks it down, erosion takes it away, and deposition drops it in a new location.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are sedimentary rocks made up of?

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Sedimentary rocks are made up of sediment, which can include particles of minerals, organic material, and other substances.

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What is the definition of sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces from one place to another.

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What role does water play in weathering and erosion?

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Water can cause both weathering by breaking down rocks and erosion by transporting sediment.

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What is deposition in the context of sedimentary processes?

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Deposition is the process where sediment is dropped off in a new location after being transported by erosion.

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How do igneous rocks differ from sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment.