Geological Processes

The physical or chemical breakdown of rock. _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The breakdown of rock into smaller pieces. _______.

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes. _______.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Fragments of weathered rock. _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport weathered materials from one location to another. _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This process occurs when eroded materials are dropped or laid down. _______.

Rocks are classified into three groups; sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic based on these three things: a. _______ b. _______ c. _______.

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools below the Earth's surface? (Be specific.)

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface? (Be specific.)

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igenous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary