Fall Semester Exam Review

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What process turns rocks into sediments?

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Weathering.

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Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma below the surface?

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Intrusive Igneous Rock.

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What is lava?

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Magma that reaches the surface of the Earth.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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How do fossils help determine the age of rock layers?

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Fossils found in lower layers are generally older than those in upper layers.

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What is the role of the sun in the rock cycle?

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The sun provides heat that contributes to the formation of sediments.

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What is the difference between extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks?

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Extrusive rocks form from lava that cools on the surface, while intrusive rocks form from magma that cools below the surface.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and minerals that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.