***Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks 2018 Flashcard

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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What type of rock contains fossils?

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Sedimentary

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What is the process for Metamorphic rock to become Sedimentary rock?

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Erosion

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called?

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Weathering

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The movement of weathered material (sediment) is called?

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Erosion

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What is an Igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a Metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is a Sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural elements.