Geology Concepts

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Diagram of rock layers labeled A, B, C, and D with a fault line.

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At the bottom

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Diagram of plate tectonics showing ocean trench, ocean ridge, and rising magma.

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Plate tectonics caused the continents to break apart and move away from each other

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The Rock Cycle Diagram

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Diagram showing the process of rock formation including sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks.

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New oceanic crust formation

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Occurs at number 4 in the diagram.

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Sedimentary rocks composition

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Composed of other small rocks found at the bottom of lakes and rivers.

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Igneous rocks are formed by eroded metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

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False

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Rocks may be formed from other rocks by various processes.

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True

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Sedimentary rocks are composed of inter-grown crystals.

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False

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The process of forming sedimentary rock

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Involves breaking apart and forming rock.

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The process of forming igneous rock

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Involves cooling from magma.