Sci. Top. 4 Voc Q STANISH

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What type of rock is formed when particles of other rocks are combined by great pressure and very high temperatures?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is a trench?

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A long, narrow sunken area of the ocean floor.

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What is a butte?

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A steep hill with a small, flat top.

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What type of rock forms when particles such as dirt, sand, and fossils settle into layers and become compressed?

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Sedimentary rock.

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In which direction will a compass always point?

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North.

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What is weathering?

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The process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, dirt, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rock.

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What is a canyon?

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A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

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What is erosion?

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The process of wearing away rocks and soil by wind, water, or ice.