Rock Transformations: Chapter 1

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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What are small pieces of rock called?

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Sediment.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake and were compacted and cemented together?

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Sedimentary.

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What is defined as anything that takes up space?

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Matter.

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What is the main component of igneous rocks?

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Magma or lava that has cooled and solidified.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

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Particles of minerals and organic material that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from one type to another due to heat, pressure, or chemical 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 is erosion?

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The process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.