Part 3

Question 0

Sentiments form in horizontal layers called strata

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Sedimentary rock

Question 1

Formed when magma cools and solidifies

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Igneous rock

Question 2

Originally igneous, sedimentary or other that became buried deep in earth and subjected to high temperature and pressure

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Metamorphic rock

Question 3

A layer of rock is formed and then eroded. New sediment is then deposited on top of the existing layer to form a younger layer of rock. The time gap in the geological record is known as a…

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Unconformity

Question 4

Rock strata that have crumpled and buckled into wave like structures

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Folds

Question 5

Rock layers folded in the shape of an arc and sometimes trap oil and gas

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Anticlines

Question 6

Trough shaped configuration of folded rock layers

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Synclines

Question 7

When rocks break into two halves producing a fraction known as a…

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Fault

Question 8

To faults with movement that is primarily vertical

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Normal and reverse fault

Question 9

Faults with a combination of horizontal and vertical movement

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Overthrust fault and growth faults

Question 10

A long narrow block of crust between two faults that has sunk relative to the surrounding crust

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Graben

Question 11

A long, narrow block of crust between two faults that has risen relative to the surrounding crust

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Horst

Question 12

A belt of rock is known as a

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Formation

Question 13

Two basic structures that form when rocks deform

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Folds and faults