12/13 Rock Flashcard

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through heat and pressure.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What type of rock is Diorite?

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Diorite is an igneous rock that forms when molten lava cools down in the Earth’s crust.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle describes the process by which rocks change forms.

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How is sediment formed?

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Sediment is formed through weathering and erosion.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.