Rock Cycle Flashcard

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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Where do sedimentary rocks form?

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At the bottom of the ocean.

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What kind of rock is formed when small pieces of rocks are compacted and cemented together?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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How do extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks differ in terms of cooling?

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Extrusive rocks cool quickly, which makes small crystals. Intrusive rocks cool slowly, which makes big crystals.

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What is the process of rocks moving around called?

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Erosion.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.