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 transforms 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 high heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is Crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process where a solid forms from a liquid or gas, where the atoms or molecules arrange in a structured pattern.

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What is the primary reason for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily formed due to the deposition and cementation of sediments.

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What are Continental Plates?

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Continental plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, forming continents.

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What are Oceanic Plates?

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Oceanic plates are sections of the Earth's crust that lie beneath the oceans and are generally thinner and denser than continental plates.

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What is the Gravitational Pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force of attraction between two masses, such as the Earth and objects on its surface.

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What is the Earth's Lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper mantle.