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rock cycle
Term | Definition |
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weathering | the breaking down of rocks. |
erosion | is the action of exogenic processes (such as water flow or wind). |
deposition | is witness's sworn out-of-court testimony. |
sedimentary rock | are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. |
igneous rock | is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic. |
metamorphic rock | The original rock (protolith) is subjected to heat (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C) and pressure (1500 bars). |
rock cycle | rock cycle |
uplift | lift (something) up; raise. |
subsidence | the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land. |
rift zone | is a feature of some volcanoes, especially shield volcanoes. |