chapter 3 earth science Flashcards
1
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What is a crystal
A
Is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
2
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What is a atom
A
Is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as that matter
3
Q
What is a igneous rock
A
Rock forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid
4
Q
What is sedimentary
A
Rock forms from small pieces of rocks and minerals that are cemented together
5
Q
What is metamorphic
A
Rock form from rock that has been changed by high temperature high pressure and hot liquids and gases
6
Q
What is a rock cycle
A
Is a series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another
