Sem1 Review Earth Science

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment and often contains fossils?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition?

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Mineral.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of igneous rock forms from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous rock.

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What type of metamorphic rock is formed under high pressure and temperature but does not exhibit layering?

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Non-foliated metamorphic rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

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Physical weathering.

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Which type of weathering involves the chemical alteration of minerals in rocks?

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Chemical weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for the smallest unit of a mineral that retains its properties?

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Crystal.