Liberty Rock Flashcard

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What is melting?

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The process by which a solid becomes a liquid due to heat.

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What are intrusive igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in larger crystals.

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What is the process of heat and pressure in rock formation?

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The transformation of sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks due to extreme heat and pressure.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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

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What is metamorphic rock?

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

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces.

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What is compaction?

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The process of sediment being pressed together under pressure, reducing its volume.

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What is cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.