2.1 rockcycle Flashcards
1
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rock
A
A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter.
2
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rock cycle
A
The series of processes in which a rock forms, changes from one type to another, is destroyed, and forms again by geological terms.
3
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erosion
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The process by which wind,water,ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.
4
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deposition
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The process in which material is laid down.
5
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composition
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The chemical makeup of a rock; describes either the minerals or other materials in the rock.
6
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texture
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The quality of a rock that is based on the sizes, shapes, and positions of the rocks gains.
