Mini-assessment - Rock and Rock Cycle

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What geologic process changes pieces of rocks, minerals and other materials into sedimentary rocks?

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Compacting and Cementing.

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How do metamorphic rocks form?

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Through Heat and Pressure.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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By sediment forming together.

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Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

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Igneous.

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What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

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Sedimentary.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic.

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What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.