
Earth Science Flashcard S1 #3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a clastic sedimentary rock?
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A clastic sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and lithification of fragments (clasts) of pre-existing rocks and minerals. Example: Conglomerate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?
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Foliation is the alignment of minerals within a metamorphic rock, resulting in a layered or banded appearance.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are bedding planes in sedimentary rocks?
Back
Bedding planes are the layers that are visible in sedimentary rocks, formed by the deposition of sediment over time.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is lithification?
Back
Lithification is the process that transforms loose sediment into solid rock through compaction and cementation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process leads to the formation of igneous rocks?
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Igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, while erosion is the movement of those particles from one location to another.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is metamorphism?
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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.
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