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TEKS 5.10B
Rock Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cementation | the process where minerals glue bits of sediment together to form rock. |
| compaction | the process where layers of sediment are squeezed tightly together by heavy weight. |
| minerals | natural, solid materials found in the earth that make up rocks. |
| sedimentary rock | a type of rock made from layers of squeezed and glued sediment over a long time. |
| solidification | the process of a liquid cooling down and turning into a solid, like hardening lava. |
| deposition | the dropping or leaving behind of rock bits and soil by wind, water, or ice. |
| erosion | the movement of rock pieces and soil from one place to another by water, wind, or ice. |
| sediment | small pieces of rock, sand, and soil that have been broken down. |
| weathering | the slow breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice. |