Rocks & Rock Cycle

Rocks & Rock Cycle

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Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process shown by weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering and erosion are processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces and transport them to different locations.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is the name given to rock material that has been broken down into smaller pieces.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can each rock type follow only one pathway of the rock cycle?

Back

False. Each rock type can follow multiple pathways in the rock cycle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

Back

Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sedimentary rock?

Back

A sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is crystallization in the context of rocks?

Back

Crystallization is the process where minerals form solid crystals from a liquid or gas, often occurring when magma cools.

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