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A _______ is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern.

A

CRYSTAL

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The ______ is a series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another.

A

ROCK CYCLE

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_____ rock forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid

A

IGNEOUS

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An _______ is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as that matter.

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ATOM

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________ rock forms from rock that has been changed by high temp., high pressure , and hot liquids and gases.

A

METAMORPHIC

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_______ rock forms from small pieces of rocks and minerals that are cemented together.

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SEDIMENTARY

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