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The Rock Cycle

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A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter is called A rock
The continual process by which new rock forms form old rock is called The rock cycle
Rocks have been used by humans throughout history for tools, weapons, and ________ Buildings
The process in which water, wind, ice, and heat break down rock is called Weathering
One reason that weathering is important is because it breaks down rock into fragments, or _______, from which sedimentary rocks are made. Sediment
The process by which sediment is removed from its source is called Erosion
During _______, sediment is deposited in bodies of water and other low-lying areas Deposition
Sedimentary rock can be made when sediment is pressed and cemented together by______ dissolved in water. Minerals
Earth's surface is called Uplift
When uplifted rocks reach the Earth's _______, weathering, erosion, and deposition begin Surface
Magma in the Earth's crust that has risen to the surface and cools and solidifies Igneous rock
Rock that is forced downward and is altered due to heat and pressure Metamorphic rock
Rocks that are partially or completely melted Magma
Igneous rock at the Earth's surface that is weathered and wears away Sediment
Sediment that washes down into rivers and oceans and is pressed and cemented together Sedimentary rock
A rock at the Earth's surface is primarily affected by forces of Weathering and erosion
A rock deep underground is primarily affected by forces of Extreme heat and pressure
Scientists study rocks using what important criteria? Composition and texture
What is the chemical makeup, or mineral content, of a rock based on? Its composition
A rock that consists mostly of the mineral quartz will have a composition very similar to Quartz
What do the size, shape, and positions of the grains that make up a rock determine? The rock's texture
What factors can affect the texture of a sedimentary rock? The size of the grains that make up the rock
What factors can affect the texture of an igneous rock? The length of time the magma had to cool
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