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Rock Cycle Vocab
vocab words for Ch. 8 Rock cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rock | A solid substance made of one or more minerals. |
| Igneous Rock | A type of rock that forms from melted rock that cools and hardens. |
| Sedimentary Rock | A type of rock that forms when layers of sediment are pressed together. |
| Metamorphic Rock | A type of rock that form when heat or pressure change an existing rock. |
| Rock Cycle | The sequence of processes that change rocks from one type to another over long periods of time. |
| Minerals | Natural occurring substances found in the Earth and make up rocks, soil, and sand. |