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Rock Cycle

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a naturally occurring, solid mixture of one or more minerals and organic matter   show
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show rock cycle  
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show sediment  
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process in which water, wind, ice and heat break down rock   show
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show erosion  
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the process in which sediment and other material is laid down   show
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movement within the Earth that causes rocks inside the Earth to be moved to the Earth's surface   show
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type of rock formed by the cooling and hardening of molten material   show
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show metamorphic rock  
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rock formed from the weathered remains of other rock being compacted or cemented together   show
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show lava  
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molten rock or a mineral "soup" found under the Earth's surface   show
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the chemical makeup of a rock which describes either the minerals or the materials in the rock   show
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show texture  
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igneous rock formed inside the Earth from magma cooling and hardening   show
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igneous rock formed outside of the Earth from lava cooling and hardening   show
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show strata  
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show clastic sedimentary rock  
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show chemical sedimentary rock  
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show organic sedimentary rock  
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metamorphic rock texture where the mineral grains (crystals) are arranged in planes or bands   show
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show nonfoliated  
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A step in lithification; pressure due to the settling of other materials forcing sediment closer together   show
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show cementation  
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show uplift  
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This is the remains or impression of an ancient organism. These are only found in sedimentary rock (not igneous or metamorphic).   show
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