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Rocks Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 types of rocks

A

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

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2
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What rock is formed from magma, deep in the earth

A

Igneous

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3
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What rock is formed on the surface from erosion

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Sedimentary

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4
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What rock is formed from high heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic

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5
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What applies heat and pressure

A

Metamorphic rock

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6
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Igneous rocks can turn into what type of rocks?

A

Sedimentary

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7
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Sedimentary rocks can turn into what type of rocks?

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Metamorphic

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8
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What two different ways do igneous rocks form?

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Intrusive (underground) and extrusive (lava that cools very fast)

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9
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Which rock forms in layers?

A

Sedimentary

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10
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Which ricks are made from other rocks?

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Metamorphic

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11
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What is the rock cycle?

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The process where rocks of one kind change into rocks of another kind

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12
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How does metamorphic rock turn into sedimentary rock?

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Breaking down then applying pressure

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13
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How does sedimentary rock turn into igneous rock?

A

Heating and cooling

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14
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How does igneous rock turn into metamorphic rock?

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Applying heat and pressure

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15
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How does metamorphic rock turn into igneous rock?

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Heating and cooling

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16
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How does sedimentary rock turn into metamorphic rock

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By applying heat and pressure

17
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How does igneous rock turn into sedimentary rock? 

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Breaking down then applying pressure

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