Chap. #3 Vocab Flashcards
1
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crystal
A
is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
2
Q
Atom
A
is the smallest piece if matter that can still be identified as that matter
3
Q
igneous
A
rock forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid
4
Q
Sedimentary
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rock forms from small pieces from small minerals that are cemented together
5
Q
Metamorphic
A
rock forms from rock that has been changed by high temperature, high pressure, and hot liquids and gasses
6
Q
Rock Cycle
A
is a series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another
