Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals and organic matter
A
Rock
2
Q
The continual process by which new rock forms from old rock material
A
Rock cycle
3
Q
Sun, wind, rain, etc.
A
Weathering
4
Q
Sediment is removed from its source.
A
Erosion
5
Q
Sediment moved by erosion comes to rest
A
Deposition
6
Q
Buried sediment is squeezed by the weight of overlaying layers of sediment.
A
Heat and pressure
7
Q
Movement within the earth that causes rock to be moved to the surface……….then everything starts over.
A
Uplift/Erosion
8
Q
Classification of Rocks:
A
- Igneous
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
9
Q
Chemical made-up of a rock, describes minerals and material.
A
Composition
10
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Grains- size, shape.
Position- fine, medium, coarse.
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Texture
