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Test 9 Rock Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sedimentary rock | soft rock formed from compaction and cementation. |
| metamorphic rock | rock formed from intense heat and pressure |
| igneous rock | rock formed when magma or lave cools or hardens |
| sediment | pieces of rocks, minerals, plants, and animals |
| weathering | when rocks are broken |
| erosion | when rock fragments are moved by wind, water, and ice |
| deposition | when sediments are dropped in a new place. |
| rock cycle | process that occurs slowly to transform one type of rock into another type. |