Rock Transformations Chapter 1

Front

What makes rocks different?

Back

How they are formed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is a region of rock that formed together as a single rock type called?

Back

Rock formation.

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

Back

Cementation.

Front

What is a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like called?

Back

Cross section.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

How are igneous rocks formed?

Back

From the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

Front

What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

Back

Particles of minerals and organic material that have been compacted and cemented together.

Front

What is metamorphic rock?

Back

Rock that has been changed from one type to another due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is erosion?

Back

The process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is compaction in the context of rock formation?

Back

The process where sediments are pressed together under their own weight.