Liberty Rock Flashcard

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.

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What processes transform sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and Pressure.

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What is the process of erosion?

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The wearing away and removal of rock or soil by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition in geology?

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The process by which sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or air) and accumulate.

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What is compaction?

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The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight, reducing their 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.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock.

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What are intrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What are extrusive igneous rocks?

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Rocks that form from lava cooling quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in smaller crystals.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.