Miscellaneous/Things Unmentioned Flashcards
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Rock Cycle
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In geology, the rock cycle describes the continuous transformation of rocks between the three main types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) through processes like weathering, erosion, heat, and pressure.
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Law of Superposition
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The law of superposition, a fundamental principle in geology and archaeology, states that in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom, and layers progressively get younger as you move upwards.
