Earth Structures

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks formed when exposed to extreme heat and pressure under ground.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks that are formed from layers of sediments (may contain fossils) that are pressed and squeezed together until it hardens.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one location to another.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that will never run out.

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What are non-renewable resources also known as?

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Fossil Fuels.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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The process where sediments settle out of a fluid (like water) and accumulate.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What are fossils?

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Remains or traces of ancient living organisms preserved in sedimentary rocks.

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What is compaction?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.