Earth Science Review

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified according to how they formed.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains harmful amounts of sulfuric or nitric acids.

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What can human activities cause?

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Human activities can cause pollution.

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What do hematite, limonite, and magnetite have in common?

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They all contain iron.

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What determines the time zone of a location?

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The longitude of a location determines its time zone.

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What causes different time zones?

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Different time zones are the result of Earth's rotation.

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What is a nonrenewable energy source?

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A nonrenewable energy source is one that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as oil.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the definition of metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.