Geology and Rock Formation Flashcard

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What types of rocks are created by heat energy?

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Igneous and Metamorphic rocks are created by heat energy.

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What type of rock does a sedimentary rock turn into under extreme heat and pressure?

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A sedimentary rock turns into a Metamorphic rock under extreme heat and pressure.

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What causes a Tsunami?

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A Tsunami is caused by an earthquake underwater in the ocean.

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What conditions result in the fastest rate of chemical weathering?

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High temperature and high humidity result in the fastest rate of chemical weathering.

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What shapes the Lithosphere?

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Humans, impact cratering, and tectonic plates all shape the Lithosphere.

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Define Igneous Rock.

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Igneous rock is formed from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).

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What is Metamorphic Rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is Sedimentary Rock?

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

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What is the role of tectonic plates in geology?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact, causing geological activity.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.