Chapter 3 Earth Science Pearson

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What is Erosion?

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The process by which sediment is moved from one place to another, caused by water, wind, ice, and gravity.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Describe the rate of cooling for igneous rocks that cool rapidly.

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Rapid cooling.

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From what do metamorphic rocks form?

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Metamorphic rocks can form from all types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and other metamorphic rocks.

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What does it mean for a rock to be extrusive?

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Extrusive rocks form from lava.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of erosion, sedimentation, and metamorphism.

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Define Sedimentary Rock.

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the process of Deposition?

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The laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice.

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What are Metamorphic Rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.