ES -Vocab Flashcard

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What type of rock is formed through the deposition and solidification of material, especially material transported by water?

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Sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which theory suggests that major changes in the earth's crust result from sudden catastrophes?

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Catastrophism

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the true age of a rock or fossil in years called?

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Absolute age

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

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In which era are mammals a dominant group?

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Cenozoic

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What type of rock is subjected to high heat and pressure, causing a profound change in form?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the process called where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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Plate tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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What is the term for the age of a rock compared to other rocks?

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Relative age

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What is the name of the cycle that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another?

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Rock cycle