Rocks Rock! Checkpoint 6H

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What is the process that presses sediments together?

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Compaction is the process that presses sediments together, reducing their volume.

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What is the process in which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it?

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Deposition is the process where sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What type of rock is formed by compacting and cementing of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is any rock formed when another rock is changed by heat or pressure.

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What is a rock formed from fragments of other rocks called?

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is called a Clastic Sedimentary Rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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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 is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.