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Science Quiz

3/5/13 Made- 3/7/13 Quiz

TermDefinition
Superposition Idea stating that rock layers can be used to determine the rock's age
Mineral A naturally occurring crystal substance
Igneous Rock formed from magma or lava
Sediment Pieces of rock
Rock Substance made of one or more minerals
Rock Cycle Continuous changing of one type of rock into another type of rock
Sedimentary Rock type made from pressing and cementing of rock particles
Metamorphic Rock type made from heat & pressure changing another rock
Shale Sedimentary rock; made from tiny sediments in marshes/ swamps
Limestone Sedimentary rock made from under an ocean or sea
Granite Igneous rock; cooled slowly below the surface; larger crystals
Slate Metamorphic rock; made from shale
Sandstone Sedimentary; usually made from particles of desert sand
Oldest Age of layer of rock which is on the bottom like TAPEATS SANDSTONE
Youngest Age of rock layer which is on top like KAIBAB LIMESTONE
Fossils Remains of living things, preserved in rock a long time ago
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